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Theatre Arts, Associate of Arts (AA): General
Program Overview
Theatre Arts, Associate of Arts (AA): General
Overview
The Theatre Arts Department offers a variety of programs of study and experience suited to the needs of the serious theatre student as well as those who wish to include theater as a part of their liberal arts education. With curricula in Acting, Design/Lighting, Costuming and Technical Production, the program provides an intensive two-year course of study that prepares Theatre Arts majors for transfer to a four-year college or university - ready to do advanced upper-division work or to enter one of the many related professions. Students have the opportunity of working in all phases of production and performance, and are encouraged to take on increasing levels of responsibility in the role of stage manager, director or other leadership positions.
Associate Degree Graduation Requirements
- Complete all of the following:
- All Department Requirements listed below with a “C” or better or “P” in each course (at least 20% of the department requirements must be completed through SBCC).
- One of the following three General Education options:
- OPTION 1: A minimum of 18 units of SBCC General Education Requirements (Areas A-D) and Institutional Requirements (Area E) and Information Competency Requirement (Area F) OR
- OPTION 2: IGETC Pattern OR
- OPTION 3: CSU GE Breadth Pattern
- A total of 60 degree-applicable units (SBCC courses numbered 100 and higher).
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in all units attempted at SBCC.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in all college units attempted.
- A minimum of 12 units through SBCC.
Course List
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Department Requirements | ||
| Core Course | ||
| TA 111 | Beginning Acting | 3 |
| Complete two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| TA 103 | Theatre Appreciation | |
| TA 104 | Script Analysis | |
| TA 106 | Development of Drama - Musical Theatre | |
| TA 107 | Development Of Drama: Greek to Renaissance | |
| TA 108 | Development Of Drama II: Restoration To Contemporary | |
| Complete two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| TA 120 | Understanding Scenography | |
| TA 121 | Introduction to Stagecraft | |
| TA 123 | Stage Lighting | |
| TA 131 | Costume Technology | |
| TA 227 | Scenic Design | |
| Complete 9 units of Controlled Electives from the following, not including courses taken to satisfy requirements above: | 9 | |
| ENG 242 | Contemporary Dramatic Literature | |
| ENG 262 | Shakespeare | |
| TA 112 | Intermediate Acting A | |
| TA 114 | Voice and Diction | |
| TA 121 | Introduction to Stagecraft | |
| TA 123 | Stage Lighting | |
| TA 131 | Costume Technology | |
| TA 136 | Theatrical Makeup Techniques | |
| TA/CHST 160 | Chicano Theatre | |
| TA 175 | Summer Theatre Workshop 1 | |
| TA 213 | Intermediate Acting B | |
| TA 214 | Advanced Acting | |
| TA 215 | Fundamentals of Directing | |
| Complete a minimum of 1 unit from the following: | 1 | |
| TA 141 | Theatre Workshop | |
| TA 142 | Theatre Workshop II | |
| TA 143 | Theatre Workshop III | |
| TA 144 | Theatre Workshop IV | |
| TA 145A | Stage Electrician | |
| TA 146A | Stage Automation and Show Control Workshop/Lab | |
| TA 149A | Production Assistant | |
| TA 150A | Stage Audio Technician Workshop | |
| TA 151 | Theatre Production I | |
| TA 152 | Theatre Production II | |
| TA 153 | Theatre Production III | |
| TA 154 | Theatre Production IV | |
| TA 175 | Summer Theatre Workshop 1 | |
| TA 256A | Contemporary Comedy in Performance | |
| TA 256B | Contemporary Comedy in Performance | |
| TA 256C | Contemporary Comedy in Performance | |
| TA 256D | Contemporary Comedy in Performance | |
| TA 262A | Modern American Drama in Performance | |
| TA 262B | Modern American Drama in Performance | |
| TA 262C | Modern American Drama in Performance | |
| TA 262D | Modern American Drama in Performance | |
| Total Units | 25.00 |
Learning Outcomes
- Analyze a play text in terms of dramatic structure, production and performance.
- Knowledgeably critique a theatrical performance in terms of relevant techniques applied and aesthetic choices made.
- Articulate the evolution of theatre and its various styles and genres and relate them to contemporary issues, values and concerns.
Recommended Sequence
Make an appointment with your SBCC academic counselor through Starfish to create a Student Education Plan that reflects a recommended course sequence for this program that is tailored to your individual needs.
