Theater Arts: AA-T Degree
The Associate in Arts in Theater Arts for Transfer is designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU institution for students who plan to transfer and complete a CSU major or baccalaureate degree in Theater Arts. California Community College students who are awarded an Associate in Arts in Theater Arts for Transfer are guaranteed admission with junior standing somewhere in the CSU system and given priority admission consideration to their local CSU institution or to a program that is deemed similar to their community college major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or institutions.
To fulfill the requirements for this degree, students will complete the required and elective courses in the area of emphasis and Cal-GETC pattern requirements totaling no more than 60 semester CSU-transferable units.
Additional NVC graduation requirements do not apply to this degree. Students must successfully pass all courses in the area of emphasis with a minimum of “C” (or “P”) and maintain an overall minimum 2.0 GPA. Additionally, students pursuing this degree option must work with a counselor and faculty advisor to ensure appropriate elective course selections for their intended area of emphasis for the baccalaureate degree.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Analyze dramatic literature.
- Show a cultural and artistic appreciation of dramatic art.
- Demonstrate basic performance and production skills.
- Produce a piece of dramatic art for peer, professional and academic review.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses (9 units) | ||
| THEA-100 | Introduction to Theater | 3 |
| or THEA-120 | History of Theater | |
| THEA-110 | Acting I | 3 |
| Complete up to three units of the following: | 3 | |
| Technical Theatre in Production | ||
| Rehearsal and Performance: Non Musical | ||
| Rehearsal and Performance: Musical | ||
| Dance Theater Production | ||
| Required Electives (9 units) | ||
| Complete an additional 3 courses (not already completed from required courses) from the following for a total of 9 units: | 9 | |
| Acting II | ||
| Reader's Theater | ||
| Stagecraft | ||
| Introduction to Stage Costume | ||
| Total Units | 18 | |
To receive an Associate Degree for Transfer, students must complete 60 CSU transferable semester units with a grade point average of at least 2.0, and the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) beginning fall 2025. Consultation with a Counselor is highly encouraged to ensure all requirements are met.