Theatre Arts, AA-T

State Control Number: 45661
Program Code: THAR.CALGETC.AA-T
Program Length: 24 months
Approved for Federal Financial Aid: Yes

The Theatre Arts Associate of Arts Transfer Degree focuses on script analysis and the skills required to translate the script to the stage. The degree prepares students with both the theory and practical experience necessary for either employment in beginning levels of professional theatre or transfer to a theatre arts major in a four-year institution. Various productions are offered to provide student with a broad range of practical training. The Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer is designed to provide students a clear transfer pathway to the CSU within a theatre arts major and the completion of baccalaureate degree, with guaranteed admission to a CSU to a similar major with junior standing, and the ability to complete their remaining requirements within 60 semester or 90 quarter units. Additionally, the Theatre Arts A.A.-T focuses on providing job-related and introduction to the various career pathways within this field. The theatre arts field includes disciplines such as actor, designer, director, technician, Stage Manager, and educators. 

To earn this degree complete the major coursework listed here with “C” grades or higher and the following graduation requirements:

• 60 CSU transferable units;
• the Cal-GETC pattern; and
• 2.0 minimum overall CSU GPA.

Courses used in the major may also be counted in the general education areas. Courses used for this major may also be used to earn other degrees at VVC.

Course List

Code	Title	Units
Required Core:		9.0
TA 101	Introduction to Theatre
or TA 102	History of Theatre
TA 106	Beginning Acting
TA 109	Rehearsal & Performance Studio
or TA 111	Technical Stage Production
List A:		9.0
Select three courses.
TA 107	Intermediate Acting
TA 110	Principles of Design for Theatre
TA 117	Technical Theatre: Lighting and Sound
TA 120	Costuming for the Theatre
TA 113	Stage Makeup
TA 203	Script Analysis
TA 115	Stagecraft
TA 109	Rehearsal & Performance Studio
or TA 111	Technical Stage Production
Total Units		18

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