Theatre-General - Associate in Arts
Plan Code: 1271
This program is designed to provide students with an overall appreciation of theatre arts as well as an emphasis in acting and technical theatre. The Associate Degree will prepare students for auditions and careers in Theatre Management, Stage Management, Box Office Management, Wardrobe, Make-up Artists, Performance, Teaching, Apprenticeships, and more.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to attain the Institutional Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs).
- Develop a basic knowledge and experience of live performance synthesizing lower-division level principles and theories of acting, production techniques, and creativity.
- Develop a respect for theatre as a means of personal, cultural, or social expression.
Program Requirements
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| TART 1 | Acting 1-Introduction to Acting | 3.5 |
| TART 25 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| TART 39AD | Theatre Practicum | 1 |
| TART 49AD | Rehearsal and Performance | 2.5 |
| TART 50 | Major Production Performance | 2.5 |
| TART 51 | Theatre Forum | 1 |
| Subtotal Units | 13.5 | |
| IN ADDITION, complete NINE (9) units from the following: | ||
| Acting 2-Technique & Characterization (3.5) | ||
| Stage Craft (3) | ||
| Introduction to Stage Lighting (3) | ||
| Subtotal Units | 9-9.5 | |
| IN ADDITION, complete FOUR (4) units from the following: | ||
| Acting 1 - Voice (2) | ||
| Acting 1 - Movement (2) | ||
| Acting 1 - Improvisation (2) | ||
| Subtotal Units | 4 | |
| Required Subtotal | 26.5-27 | |
| Complete one of the following: 1 | 19-39 | |
| Electives (as needed to reach 60 degree-applicable units) 2 | ||
| Minimum Degree Total | 60 | |
- 1
Units for the major may be double-counted for LBCC GE, CSU GE, or IGETC; see counselor for limitations.
- 2
Elective units from course(s) numbered 1-599, if needed, to reach 60 degree-applicable units.