The Theatre Arts major is designed to provide academic knowledge and practical technical training in all aspects of theatre arts at the entry level. The curriculum provides the essential lower division courses necessary for transfer to similar programs at four-year institutions, as well as assisting students towards employment in the professional and community theatre.
*Bachelor’s Degree or higher required.
Note: All courses in the major must be completed with a “C” grade or higher.
| Subject | Title | Units |
| Theatre Arts 101 | Introduction to Narrative Theory | 3 |
| Theatre Arts 110 | Introduction to the Theatre | 3 |
| Theatre Arts 130 | Acting I | 3 |
| Theatre Arts 134 A or B |
Fundamentals of Costume Design and Construction |
3 |
| OR | ||
| Theatre Arts 155 | Stagecrafts | (3) |
| Theatre Arts 136 | Theatre Makeup | 2 |
| Theatre Arts 143 | Historic Costume for the Theatre | 3 |
| OR | ||
| Theatre Arts 144 | 20th Century Fashion and Costumes | (3) |
| TOTAL | 17 | |
Select ONE (1) of the following courses:
| Theatre Arts 102 A or B or C or D | |
| Theatre Production Practicum: Costumes | 2 |
| Theatre Arts 103 A or B or C or D | |
| Theatre Production Practicum: Sets | 2 |
| Theatre Arts 104 A or B or C or D | |
| Theatre Production Practicum: Lighting/Sound | 2 |
| Theatre Arts 111 A or B or C or D | |
| Rehearsal and Performance: Acting | 2 |
| Theatre Arts 112 A or B or C or D | |
| Rehearsal and Performance: Stage Management | 2 |
| Theatre Arts 113 A or B or C or D | |
| Rehearsal and Performance: Production Crew | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
Note: Plus one area of emphasis selected from the following...
Note:All courses must be completed with a “C” grade or higher.
| Subject & Number | Title | Units |
| Theatre Arts 115 | Voice and Movement for the Stage | 3 |
| OR | ||
| Theatre Arts 119 A or B | Theatre Mime I or II | (3) |
| Theatre Arts 131 | Acting II | 3 |
| Theatre Arts 207 or 208 | Techniques of Directing I or II | 3 |
| Theatre Arts 230 | Acting III | 3 |
| OR | ||
| Theatre Arts 132 | Acting for the Camera | (3) |
| Total | 12 | |
| Total Required | 31 |
Plus General Education and Elective Requirements
| Subject & Number | Title | Units |
| Theatre Arts 111 A or B or C or D |
Rehearsal Performance Acting I or II or III or IV |
2 |
Note:All courses must be completed with a “C” grade or higher.
| Subject & Number | Title | Units |
| Theatre Arts 134 A or B |
Fundamentals of Costume Design and Construction I or II |
3 |
| OR | ||
| Theatre Arts 156 | Fundamentals of Scenic Design | (3) |
| Theatre Arts 137 | Theatre Makeup II | 2 |
| OR | ||
| Theatre Arts 157 | Fundamentals of Stage Lighting and Sound Design | (3) |
| Theatre Arts 254 A or B |
Advanced Design I or II | 3 |
| Total | 8-9 | |
| Total Required | 30-31 | |
Plus General Education and Elective Requirements
Any student who chooses to complete only the requirements listed above under Theatre Arts core curriculum plus one of the areas of emphasis qualifies for a Certificate of Achievement in Theatre Arts, Acting or Theatre Arts, Technical. An official request must be filed with the Admissions and Records Office prior to the deadline as stated in the Academic Calendar.
The Theatre Arts Technical Training Program is designed to provide technical theatre skills and practical technical theatre training in all aspects of Technical Theatre. The curriculum prepares students for entry-level technical employment in the professional and community theatre.
Note: All courses in the major must be completed with a “C” grade or higher.
| Subject & Number | Title | Units |
| Theatre Arts 101 | Introduction to Narrative Theory | 3 |
| Theatre Arts 134 A or B |
Fundamentals of Costume Design and Construction | 3 |
| Theatre Arts 136 | Theatre Makeup | 2 |
| OR | ||
| Theatre Arts 140 A or B |
Costume Pattern Making I or II | (2) |
| Theatre Arts 155 | Stagecrafts | 3 |
| Theatre Arts 156 | Fundamentals of Scenic Design | 3 |
| Theatre Arts 157 | Fundamentals of Stage Lighting and Sound | 3 |
| Theatre Arts 241 | Theatre Arts Technical Internship | 1 |
| OR | ||
| Theatre Arts 242 | Theatre Arts Technical Internship | (2) |
| OR | ||
| Theatre Arts 243 | Theatre Arts Technical Internship | (3) |
| Total Required | 18-20 | |
Select FOUR (4) courses from the following:
| Theatre Arts 102A or B or C or D | |
| Theatre Production Practicum: Costumes | 2 |
| Theatre Arts 103A or B or C or D | |
| Theatre Production Practicum: Sets | 2 |
| Theatre Arts 104A or B or C or D | |
| Theatre Production Practicum: Lighting/Sound | 2 |
| Total | 8 |
| Total Required | 27-30 |
Any student who chooses to complete only the requirements listed above under Theatre Arts Technical Training Program qualifies for a Certificate of Achievement. An official request must be filed with the Admissions and Records Office prior to the deadline as stated in the Academic Calendar.
Note: All courses must be completed with a “C” grade or higher.
The primary focus of the Musical Theatre Program is to provide technical and practical musical theatre training in all aspects of Musical Theatre and to assist students in completing lower division requirements in preparation for transfer to baccalaureate level institutions. Secondarily the curriculum prepares students for entry-level employment in professional and community theatre as they pursue their degree objectives.
*Bachelor's Degree or higher required.
+Bachelor's Degree normally recommended.
Note:All courses in the major must be completed with a “C” grade or higher.
| Subject & Number | Title | Units |
| Dance 080 A or B or C or D |
Modern I or II or III or IV | 1.5 |
| Dance 081A | Tap I | 1.5 |
| Dance 084 A or B or C or D |
Jazz I or II or III or IV | 1.5 |
| Dance 088 A or B or C or D |
Ballet I or II or III or IV | 1.5 |
| Dance 205 or 206 | Modern Dance Improvisation and Choreography I or II | 2 |
| Dance/Theatre 233 A or B or C or D |
Musical Theatre Dance | 1.5 |
| Music 105 or 106 | Music Theory and Practice I or II | 4 |
| Music 132 or 133 | Class Piano I or II | 3 |
| Music 170 | Class Voice | 2 |
| Music 171 | Class Voice | 2 |
| Theatre 110 | Introduction to the Theatre | 3 |
| Theatre 122 A or B or C or D |
Theatre Workshop Laboratory: Acting | 1 |
| Theatre 123 A or B or C or D |
Theatre Workshop Laboratory: Construction | 1 |
| Theatre 124 A or B or C or D |
Theatre Workshop Laboratory: Production Crew | 1 |
| Theatre 130 | Beginning Acting | 3 |
| Theatre 131 | Intermediate Acting | 3 |
| Theatre 234 A or B |
Fundamentals of Musical Theatre - Performance | (3) |
| OR | ||
| Music 234 A or B |
Fundamentals of Musical Theatre - Performance | 3 |
| Theatre 235 A or B |
Fundamentals of Musical Theatre - Scene and Song | (3) |
| OR | ||
| Music 235 A or B |
Fundamentals of Musical Theatre - Scene and Song | (3) |
| Total | 38.5 | |
Select TWO (2) of the following courses:
| Theatre 102 A or B or C or D | |
| Theatre Production Practicum: Costumes | 2 |
| Theatre 103 A or B or C or D |
|
| Theatre Production Practicum: Sets | 2 |
| Theatre 104 A or B or C or D | |
| Theatre Production Practicum: Lighting/Sound | 2 |
| Theatre 111 A or B or C or D | |
| Rehearsal and Performance: Acting | 2 |
| Theatre 112 A or B or C or D | |
| Rehearsal and Performance: Stage Management | 2 |
| Theatre 113 A or B or C or D | |
| Rehearsal and Performance: Production Crew | 2 |
| Total | 4 |
| Total Required | 42.5 |
Plus General Education and elective Requirements
Any student who chooses to complete only the requirements listed above under Musical Theatre core curriculum qualifies for a Certificate of Achievement. An official request must be filled with the Admissions and Records Office prior to the deadline as stated in the Academic Calendar.
Note: All courses must be completed with a “C” grade or higher.
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