Associate in Arts Degree
Acting-Directing Emphasis
Technical Production Emphasis
Division of Humanities and Fine Arts
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Acting-Directing Emphasis
Technical Production Emphasis
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Theatre Arts
Associate in Arts Degree
Theatre Arts - Acting-Directing Emphasis:
Program Information
This program provides students an understanding of the overall process by which theatre is produced, including the theories and techniques of acting, directing, playwriting, and the elements of technical theatre. It also provides an overview of the historical and social context of the theatre. Transfer students should consult the Requirements of the Transfer Institutions section in this catalog and the Theatre Arts, Drama, or related Majors sections of the specific catalog for the institution to which they wish to transfer to determine admission, general education, and major requirements. Consultation with an SCC counselor is urged.
| Required Program | Units |
|---|---|
| A minimum of 21 units from the following: TA 300, Introduction to the Theatre (3) TA 302, History and Theory of the Theatre I (3) TA 303, History and Theory of the Theatre II (3) TA 342, Introduction to Acting (3) TA 350, Theory and Techniques of Acting I (3) TA 351, Theory and Techniques of Acting II (3) TA 420, Stagecraft (3) or TA 422, Stage Lighting (3) |
21 |
| A minimum of 9 units from the following: TA 308, Diversity in American Theatre (3) TA 339, Screenwriting (3) TA 356, Acting for the Camera I (3) TA 360, Styles of Acting (3) TA 364, Shakespeare Without Fear (3) TA 370, Theatre Movement (2) TA 395, Playwriting (3) TA 407, Children’s Theatre (0.5 - 3) TA 423, Introduction to Scene Design for the Stage (3) TA 437, Stage Make-up I (2) TA 452, One-Act Play Workshop (3) TA 454, Race & Ethnicity in Performance I (3) TA 455, Race & Ethnicity in Performance II (3) TA 461, Rehearsal and Performance - Drama (0.5 - 3) TA 462, Rehearsal and Performance - Comedy (0.5 - 3) TA 463, Rehearsal and Performance - Classical (0.5 - 3) TA 464, Rehearsal and Performance - Children’s Show (0.5 - 3) TA 465, Rehearsal and Performance - Musical (0.5 - 3) TA 466, Rehearsal and Performance - Musical Ensemble (0.5 - 3) TA 477, Fundamentals of Repertory Production (1 - 3) |
9 |
| Total Units Required | 30 |
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Theatre Arts - Technical Production Emphasis
Program Information
This program provides the student with an understanding of the process by which theatre is produced from a technical standpoint, including scenic design, lighting design, costuming, sound design, and make-up design, and the application of these designs. It also provides an overview of the other processes that are involved in the production of theatre, such as acting, directing, and playwriting; and of the historical and social context of the theatre. Transfer students should consult the Requirements of the Transfer Institutions section in this catalog and the Theatre Arts, Drama, or related Majors sections of the specific catalog for the institution to which they wish to transfer to determine admission, general education, and major requirements. Consultation with an SCC counselor is urged.
| Required Program | Units |
|---|---|
| A minimum of 18 units from the following: TA 300, Introduction to the Theatre (3) TA 302, History and Theory of the Theatre I (3) TA 303, History and Theory of the Theatre II (3) TA 342, Introduction to Acting (3) TA 420, Stagecraft (3) TA 422, Stage Lighting (3) |
18 |
| A minimum of 6 units from the following: 6 TA 331, Film Making (3) TA 332, Film-Making Projects (3) TA 423, Introduction to Scene Design for the Stage (3) TA 430, Costume Construction (3) TA 437, Stage Make-up I (2) TA 407, Children’s Theatre (0.5 - 3) TA 461, Rehearsal and Performance - Drama (0.5 - 3) TA 462, Rehearsal and Performance - Comedy (0.5 - 3) TA 463, Rehearsal and Performance - Classical (0.5 - 3) TA 464, Rehearsal and Performance - Children’s Show (0.5 - 3) TA 465, Rehearsal and Performance - Musical (0.5 - 3) TA 466, Rehearsal and Performance - Musical Ensemble (0.5 - 3) |
6 |
| A minimum of 3 units from the following: TA 308, Diversity in American Theatre (3) TA 356, Acting for the Camera I (3) TA 360, Styles of Acting (3) TA 364, Shakespeare Without Fear (3) TA 370, Theatre Movement (2) TA 339, Screenwriting (3) TA 395, Playwriting (3) TA 452, One-Act Play Workshop (3) TA 454, Race & Ethnicity in Performance I (3) TA 455, Race & Ethnicity in Performance II (3) |
3 |
| A minimum of 3 units from the following: TA 407, Children’s Theatre (0.5 - 3) TA 461, Rehearsal and Performance - Drama (0.5 - 3) TA 462, Rehearsal and Performance - Comedy (0.5 - 3) TA 463, Rehearsal and Performance - Classical (0.5 - 3) TA 464, Rehearsal and Performance - Children’s Show (0.5 - 3) TA 465, Rehearsal and Performance - Musical (0.5 - 3) TA 466, Rehearsal and Performance - Musical Ensemble (0.5 - 3) |
3 |
| Total Units Required | 30 |
Associate in Science Degree (A.S.)
The Associate in Arts degree may be obtained by completion of a minimum of 18 units from either Emphasis I or II, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See SCC graduation requirements.
Transfer Program
Transfer students should consult the Requirements of Transfer Institutions section in this catalog and the Theatre Arts, Drama, or related Majors sections of the specific catalog for the institution to which they wish to transfer to determine admission, general education, and major requirements. Consultation with an SCC counselor is urged.