Theatre Arts (AA-T) Theatre Arts & Fashion Total Units: 18.0

Term Effective: Spring 2014

The requirements for this program of study are effective beginning the semester shown above. If you began working on this program before the effective semester, you may not be affected by the changes. Consult with the program contact person or the department chair to determine your eligibility to complete the program under previous requirements.

Term Inactive: Fall 2016

Associate Degree Requirements:

The major is one of several requirements students need to fulfill in order to be awarded the Associate Degree, the highest level of academic achievement recognized by Santa Rosa Junior College. Please note that all of the following requirements must be met in order for the degree to be conferred:

For all students admitted for the Fall 2009 term or any term thereafter, a grade of "C" or better, or "P" if the course is taken on a pass/no pass basis, is required for each course applied toward the major.

Description:

The Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer is designed for students who are pursuing a baccalaureate degree. It provides a basic foundation in theatre history and literature, hands-on experience in several theatre arts disciplines including Acting, Stagecraft and Costuming, and cultural and historical background necessary to understanding the Theatre Arts.
This associate degree is designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU major and baccalaureate degree. California Community College students who are awarded an AA-T are guaranteed admission with junior standing somewhere in the CSU system and given priority admission consideration to their local CSU campus or to a program that is deemed similar to their community college major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or campuses. Current and prospective community college students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to develop an educational plan that best meets their goals and needs.
Students will have to fulfill the following requirements to earn this degree.
(1) Complete 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
(A) The Inter-segmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education-Breadth requirements; and
(B) A minimum of 18 semester units as required for the Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer major.
(2) Obtain an overall minimum grade point average of 2.0
(3) Earn a grade of ā€œCā€ or better in all courses required for the Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer major.

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this major, the student will be able to:
1. demonstrate self-awareness and confidence through creative expression;
2. collaborate and effectively communicate in a theatre setting;
3. demonstrate an understanding of time management, commitment, follow-through, and responsibility to achieve a common goal in a theatre setting;
4. creatively analyze, critique, and interpret works of theatrical art;
5. identify, summarize, compare and contrast the principal movements in world theatre history and literature;
6. demonstrate an understanding of the collaborative and complex nature of a live performance through serving in a production position;
7. demonstrate an understanding and awareness of the racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity of U.S. and world theatre; and
8. utilize current theatrical technology.

Recommended Sequence of Courses

Students should refer to the TMC (Transfer Model Curriculum) Template here, transfer model, for a clear guide to the course requirements. Additionally, for students interested in a suggested order for taking classes in this program, please contact the department or speak with a counselor.

Program Requirements:

The requirements for the Theatre Arts (AA-T) program are:

  • Complete 18.0 units from
    • Theatre Arts for Transfer Core Requirements
    • Theatre Arts for Transfer List A Requirements

Theatre Arts for Transfer Core Requirements - complete 9.00 units
Complete any combination totaling at least 3.00 units from the following:
CourseDescriptionUnits
THAR 1World Theatre Through Time3.00
THAR 2Introduction to Theatre Arts3.00
THAR 10AIntroduction to Acting3.00
Complete any combination totaling at least 3.00 units from the following:
CourseDescriptionUnits
THAR 11.1Performance: Non-Musical1.00-3.00
THAR 11.2Performance: Musical1.00-3.00
THAR 25Production Lab: General1.00-3.00
THAR 25.1Production Lab: Costume Crew1.50-3.00
THAR 25.3Production Lab: House Staff0.25-3.00
THAR 25.4Production Lab: Makeup Crew1.50-3.00
THAR 25.5Production Lab: Construction0.50-3.00
 
Theatre Arts for Transfer List A Requirements - complete 9.00 units
Complete any combination totaling at least 9.00 units from the following:
CourseDescriptionUnits
ENGL 11Introduction to Dramatic Literature3.00
THAR 10BScene Study and Characterization3.00
THAR 11.1Performance: Non-Musical1.00-3.00
THAR 11.2Performance: Musical1.00-3.00
THAR 20Introduction to Stagecraft3.00
THAR 21Introduction to Costume Technology3.00
THAR 22ATheatrical Makeup Design for Stage and Screen2.00
THAR 24Introduction to the Design Process3.00
THAR 25Production Lab: General1.00-3.00
THAR 25.1Production Lab: Costume Crew1.50-3.00
THAR 25.2Production Lab: Running Crew1.50-3.00
THAR 25.3Production Lab: House Staff0.25-3.00
THAR 25.4Production Lab: Makeup Crew1.50-3.00
THAR 25.5Production Lab: Construction0.50-3.00
THAR 26Introduction to Theatrical Lighting3.00
THAR 28Introduction to Costume Design3.00

Course Prerequisites and Advisories:

Courses in a program of study may have prerequisites or advisories; that is, courses that must or should be completed before taking that course. Please check for prerequisites or advisories by clicking on the course numbers in the Program Requirements section.

Contact
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(707) 527-4428
srjcmajor001067@santarosa.edu