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.
To earn this AA-T degree, students must complete the following Associate Degree for Transfer requirements:
- completion of the following major requirements with a minimum grade of "C" (or "P");
- completion of 60 CSU transferable semester units with a grade point average of at least 2.0; and
- certified completion of the CSU General Education-Breadth (CSUGE) or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) for CSU, which requires a minimum of 39 units.
It is highly recommended that students complete courses that satisfy the U.S. History, Constitution, and American Ideals requirement as part of CSUGE or IGETC before transferring to a CSU.
Students planning to transfer to a baccalaureate institution and major in Theatre 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 | 6 | |
| General Education (CSU-GE or IGETC) Units | 37-39 | |
| Elective (CSU Transferable) Units | 8-11 | |
| 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 one of the following general education patterns:
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.