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Theatre Arts - Acting

Students completing an Associate in Arts in Acting will learn to demonstrate respect and appreciate plays and theatre as a collaborative art form; analyze and evaluate play scripts; apply skills and knowledge of theatre in preparation for transfer; demonstrate a basic knowledge of physical stage and dramatic text terminology; and interpret and implement verbal and written instructions. Students must complete all required courses for a minimum of 28 units. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to apply skills and knowledge of theatre in preparation for transferability or vocation; analyze a play from script to performance; identify theatre terms and occupations; and identify theatre as a collaborative art form.

All courses used to satisfy the major for the Associate in Arts degree must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

Associate in Arts Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR UNITS
 

OPTION 2 - ACTING
  T ART 101 Introduction to Theatre

3
  T ART 103 Acting Fundamentals I

3
  T ART 107 Drama Heritage: Play Structure, Form, and Analysis

3
  T ART 109 Stage Make-up I

2
  T ART 111 Voice for the Actor 3
Corequisite: Enrollment in one of the following: DANCE 135; MUSIC 143, 146, 147, 170, 231, 235, 236, 237; T ART 160, 161, 162, 163, 164. T ART 129 Backstage Lab for Performers

1
  Select 2 units from the following:
  DANCE 125 Tap Dance I 

1.5
   DANCE 145 Movement for Musical Theatre   1.5
   DANCE 190 Beginning Yoga   1.5
  Select 4 units from the following:   
  T ART 123 Fundamentals of Costume Design
 3
  T ART 171 Stagecraft

3
  T ART 180 Technical Theatre in Musical Production   2-4
  T ART 181 Technical Theatre in Classical Production   2-4
  T ART 182 Technical Theatre in Modern Production   2-4
  T ART 183 Technical Theatre in Contemporary Production   2-4
  T ART 184 Technical Theatre in New Works, Devised, and Experimental Production   2-4
 

Select 4 units from the following:

  T ART 160 Rehearsal & Performance in Musical Theatre Production 2-4
  T ART 161 Rehearsal & Performance in Classical Theatre Production 2-4
  T ART 162 Rehearsal & Performance in Modern Theatre Production 2-4
  T ART 163 Rehearsal & Performance in Contemporary Theatre Production 2-4
  T ART 164 Rehearsal & Performance in New Works & Experimental Theatre Production 2-4
  One course from the following:

ENGL 125 Shakespeare

3

HUMAN 117 Creativity and Culture

3
  MUSIC 135 Voice Training I 2
An audition is required. Ability to match pitch, sing a harmony part, maintain steady rhythm, and produce an acceptable vocal quality MUSIC 170 Music Theatre Workshop 3
 

SPCH 101

 Public Speaking

3
 

SPCH 105

 Voice and Diction

3

SPCH 106 Oral Interpretation of Literature

3
  T ART 102 Theatre History

3
T ART 103 or equivalent T ART 104 Acting Fundamentals II

3
T ART 101, 103
 T ART 106
 Introduction to Theatrical Directing 
3
  T ART 140 Introduction for Performance for the Camera 3
  T ART 155
Introduction to Playwriting
 3
  TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED 28

NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET.  SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.  
August 2020 GCC Catalog 2020-2021

Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.