Theater Arts AA Degree
This degree provides a foundation in theater arts for students interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Drama/Theater, with an acting or technical emphasis, or pursuing a career in the entertainment industry.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Analyze dramatic literature
2. Show a cultural and artistic appreciation of theatre arts
3. Demonstrate basic theater performance and production skills
Required Core Courses (18 units)
Dram 110: Introduction to Theater (3 units)
Dram 115: Diversity in American Drama (3 units)
Dram 120: Technique of Acting (6 units)
Dram 190: Stage Craft (3 units)
AND
Three units from one of the following courses:
Dram 150: Theater Production (3 units)
Dram 151: Touring Theater Production (3 units)
Dram 152: Children’s Theater Production (3 units)
Dram 153: Musical Theater Production (3 units)
Acting Emphasis Electives (6 units from any of the following courses)
Dram 114: Introduction to Dramatic Literature (3 units)
Dram 122: Improvisation (2 units)
Dram 125: Acting on Camera (2 units)
Dram 135: Professional Acting (3 units)
Dram 220: Shakespeare on Stage (3 units)
Dram 240: Intermediate Acting (3 units)
Dram 150: Theater Production (1-3 units)
Dram 151: Touring Theater Production (1-3 units)
Dram 152: Children’s Theater Production (1-3 units)
Dram 153: Musical Theater Production (1-3 units)
Technical Theater Emphasis Electives (6 units from any of the following)
Dram 191: Stage Craft (3 units)
Dram 170: Technical Theater Lab (1-3 units)
Dram 150: Theater Production (1-3 units)
Dram 151: Touring Theater Production (1-3 units)
Dram 152: Children’s Theater Production (1-3 units)
Dram 153: Musical Theater Production (1-3 units)
AA in Theater Arts
For more information, contact:
Jennifer King
Theater Director/Professor