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Contact: Matthew BurgosTitle: Department ChairContact: mburgos14@mtsac.edu
Career Outlook Theater Arts

Arts Division
Degree A0346

The Associate in Arts in Theater Arts for Transfer develops confidence, improves communication skills and provides experiences to work in a collaborative endeavor. In each course, students learn to perfect the skills needed for the discipline of theater while learning to work cooperatively with others in theater-related disciplines. The program emphasizes self-reliance and creative problem solving along with personal artistic development. To earn an Associate in Arts in Theater, a student must complete 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the CSU that consist of: IGETC pattern or CSU GE breadth and a major of at least 18 units. The degree allows students the flexibility to pursue a particular area of interest; however, any student who completes the AA-T in Theater Arts will be prepared to pursue an emphasis in acting, technical theater, design, playwriting or general theater. The degree has been designed to assist students who wish to obtain a baccalaureate in Theater. The degree is intended to help the student make an uninterrupted transition to a C.S.U. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all major requirements to receive an Associate in Arts in Theater for Transfer degree and all courses in the major must be completed with a C or better. Students earning an Associate in Arts in Theater for Transfer degree will not be required to complete any other local graduation requirements.

Required Courses

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  • Theater Arts

    Arts Division
    Degree A0346

    The Associate in Arts in Theater Arts for Transfer develops confidence, improves communication skills and provides experiences to work in a collaborative endeavor. In each course, students learn to perfect the skills needed for the discipline of theater while learning to work cooperatively with others in theater-related disciplines. The program emphasizes self-reliance and creative problem solving along with personal artistic development. To earn an Associate in Arts in Theater, a student must complete 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the CSU that consist of: IGETC pattern or CSU GE breadth and a major of at least 18 units. The degree allows students the flexibility to pursue a particular area of interest; however, any student who completes the AA-T in Theater Arts will be prepared to pursue an emphasis in acting, technical theater, design, playwriting or general theater. The degree has been designed to assist students who wish to obtain a baccalaureate in Theater. The degree is intended to help the student make an uninterrupted transition to a C.S.U. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all major requirements to receive an Associate in Arts in Theater for Transfer degree and all courses in the major must be completed with a C or better. Students earning an Associate in Arts in Theater for Transfer degree will not be required to complete any other local graduation requirements.

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    Core Courses9
    °Õ±á°Õ¸éÌý9
    Introduction to Theater Arts
    ´Ç°ùÌý°Õ±á°Õ¸éÌý10
    History of Theater Arts
    °Õ±á°Õ¸éÌý11
    Principles of Acting I
    °Õ±á°Õ¸éÌý13
    Play Rehearsal and Performance - Technical
    ´Ç°ùÌý°Õ±á°Õ¸éÌý15
    Play Rehearsal and Performance - Acting
    List A
    Choose 9 units from the following or any course not already selected from the core courses:9
    °Õ±á°Õ¸éÌý12
    Principles of Acting II
    °Õ±á°Õ¸éÌý14
    Stagecraft
    °Õ±á°Õ¸éÌý15
    Play Rehearsal and Performance - Acting
    °Õ±á°Õ¸éÌý16
    Theatrical Make-Up
    °Õ±á°Õ¸éÌý19
    Theatrical Costuming
    °Õ±á°Õ¸éÌý20
    Introduction to Script Analysis for the Theater
    °Õ±á°Õ¸éÌý21
    Introduction to Theater Design
    °Õ±á°Õ¸éÌý22
    Stage Lighting
    Total Units for Major18
    CSU General Education or IGETC Pattern 139-42
    1

    Courses may be double-counted with either CSU-GE or IGETC.

    Ìý

  • Technical Theater

    Arts DivisionÌý
    Certificate T0446

    The Technical Theater Certificate will provide students with classwork and practical experience across a broad base of technical theater disciplines, including set construction, set rigging, lighting, and stage management. There is an emphasis on supporting classroom instruction with both practical application and participation in main stage productions. Students will expand their resumes by virtue of their participation on build and running crews. This certificate may aid in the student's search for an entry-level position as a shop technician or running crew in theaters and theme parks. It may also aid in finding short-term work on load-ins and running crews for theatrical events.Ìý

    Required CoursesÌý

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    °Õ±á°Õ¸éÌý9Introduction to Theater Arts3
    °Õ±á°Õ¸éÌý21Introduction to Theater Design3
    Variable unit courses: Repeat each course 4 times at 1 unit each8
    °Õ±á°Õ¸éÌý13
    Play Rehearsal and Performance - Technical
    THTRÌý18
    Technical Theater Practicum
    °Õ±á°Õ¸éÌý14Stagecraft3
    °Õ±á°Õ¸éÌý22Stage Lighting3
    THTRÌý26Sound for Theater3
    THTRÌý27Introduction to Stage Management3
    Required Electives 6-7
    Choose a total of 6 or 7 units from the electives below
    °Õ±á°Õ¸éÌý11
    Principles of Acting I
    °Õ±á°Õ¸éÌý16
    Theatrical Make-Up
    °Õ±á°Õ¸éÌý19
    Theatrical Costuming
    THTRÌý28
    Directing for the Stage
    THTRÌý60A
    Theater for Young Audiences - Performance
    THTRÌý60B
    Theater for Young Audiences - Design
    THTRÌý60C
    Theater for Young Audiences - Stage Management
    Total Units32-33
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Contact: Matthew BurgosTitle: Department ChairContact: mburgos14@mtsac.edu

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Location: Building 2T-126Phone: (909) 274-4337