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Theatre Arts - General

Students completing an Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts: General learn to identify theatre as a collaborative art form; analyze a play from script to performance; apply skills and knowledge of theatre in preparation for transfer; and identify theatre terms and occupations. Students must complete all required courses for a minimum of 25 units. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to apply skills and knowledge of theatre in preparation for transfer ability 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 1 - GENERAL
  T ART 101 Introduction to Theatre

3
  T ART 171  Stagecraft 3
 

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
  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 3 units from the following:

  T ART 100 Introduction to Acting

3
  T ART 103 Acting Fundamentals I

3
  Select 9 units from the following:
Dance 110 or 115 or 120 or equivalent
 DANCE 130  Choreography

 1.5
  DANCE 145 Movement for Musical Theatre 1
  SPCH 105 Voice and Diction   3

T ART 102 Theatre History

3
  T ART 107 Drama Heritage: Play Structure, Form, and Analysis 3
  T ART 109 Stage Make-up I

2
T ART 109 T ART 110 Stage Make-up II

1
 T ART 171 or equivalent
 T ART 121 Stage Scenic Design I

2
 
  T ART 122
  Stage Scenic Design II
 2
  T ART 123 Fundamentals of Costume Design

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

1
  One course from the following:

ENGL 125 Shakespeare

3

HUMAN 117 Creativity and Culture

3
  SPCH 105 Voice and Diction

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 111
 Voice for Actor
 3
  T ART 140 Introduction for Performance for the Camera 3
  T ART 155 Introduction to Playwriting 3
  TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED 25

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.