The Associate of Arts for Transfer (AA-T) in Theatre Arts develops a well-rounded theatre artist. This degree provides students with transfer preparation and pre-professional training. The AA-T in Theatre Arts emphasizes the hands-on, collaborative experience of theatrical production, building students' skills in performance and technical theatre. Students should consult with a counselor to determine whether this degree is the best option for their transfer goals.
The Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) degree is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing the AA-T are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.
To earn this Theatre Arts AA-T degree, students must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of the following major requirements with a minimum grade of "C" (or "P").
- Certified completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC), which requires a minimum of 34 units; and
- Completion of a minimum 60 Cal-GETC transferrable semester units with a minimum “C” grade required in each course. A “C” is defined as a minimum of 2.0 grade points on a 4.0 scale.
Students planning on transferring to a four-year institution and major in Theatre Arts should consult with a counselor regarding the transfer process and lower division requirements.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| THART 100 | Introduction to the Theatre | 3 |
| THART 120 | Acting Fundamentals I | 3 |
| THART 114X4 | Rehearsal and Performance | 3-4 |
| or THART 160X4 | Technical Theatre in Production | |
| List A - Three courses from the following (or any course not used in required courses): | ||
| THART 105 | Script Analysis | 3 |
| THART 121 | Acting Fundamentals II | 3 |
| THART 132 | Lighting Design Fundamentals | 3 |
| THART 136 | Introduction to Theatre Design | 3 |
| THART 139 | Fundamentals of Costume Design | 3 |
| THART 165 | Stage Makeup | 3 |
| THART 114X4 | Rehearsal and Performance | 3-4 |
| or THART 160X4 | Technical Theatre in Production | |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Total | 18-19 | |
| Total Units That May Be Double Counted | 3 | |
| General Education (Cal-GETC) Units | 34 | |
| Elective Units | 10-11 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
See Section on Degree, Certificate, and Transfer Information for additional information on the Associate Degrees for Transfer.
To earn an SBVC Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) students must complete the following General Education (GE) pattern:
Program Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Assess the historical, social, artistic, and philosophical relevance of theatre.
- Evaluate and analyze a script for rehearsal and performance.
- Demonstrate basic skills and apply a basic craft of acting in performance.
- Analyze a script to create a design concept.
- Create a design from a design concept.