Chabot College 2024-2026 369 CREDIT COURSE LISTING, THTR THEATRE ARTS Associate in Arts for Transfer The Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer (AA-T) prepares students to move into a curriculum at a four-year institution leading to a baccalaureate degree in Theatre Arts, which can lead to careers in teaching, design, technical theater, theater management, professional performance, stage direction, stage management, etc. Completion of the AA-T degree also provides guaranteed admission with junior status to the CSU system. Upon completion of the AA-T in Theatre Arts, students will understand and be able to demonstrate the fundamental performance and technical production process for the theater arts, demonstrate knowledge of the historical and cultural dimensions of theater, and understand the interaction between script, actor, and audience in the areas of scenery, lighting, and costume. At some of the CSUs, other majors are linked with the AA-T in Theatre Arts. Some examples are: Theatre Arts (areas of emphasis include Stage Technology and Design, Acting/Performance, Dance Theater, Musical Theatre), Visual and Performing Arts, Creative Arts, Performing Arts. Students are required to complete 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to a California State University, including either of the following: (1) The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education – Breadth Requirements, and (2) 18-19 semester units with a grade of “C” or “P” or better in the major and an overall minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework. Program Learning Outcomes 1. ability to collaborate on projects with other students; 2. demonstrate knowledge of vocabulary of a theater space; 3. understanding of a rehearsal process for play production. Required Core(9 units) THTR 1 Introduction to Acting 3 THTR 10 Introduction to Theater Arts 3 THTR 47A Introduction to College Theater Acting 3 or THTR 48A College Theater Technical: Introduction 3 LIST A (Choose any 9 units) * Rehearsal and Performance (max 3 units) or Technical Theater Practicum (max 3 units) (if not used in Core) THTR 2A Intermediate Acting 3 THTR 17 Script Analysis 3 THTR 21 Introduction to Design for the Theater 3 THTR 22 Introduction to Design for the Theater: Emphasis in Costume and Makeup 3 THTR 46 Stagecraft 3 THTR 23 Introduction to Lighting Design for Theater 3 THTR 47A Introduction to College Theater Acting * 3 or THTR 47B College Theater Acting: The Basics * 3 or THTR 48A College Theater Technical: Introduction * 3 or THTR 48B College Theater Technical: Beginning * 3 Major Requirements 18 Units General Education CSU GE 39 Units IGETC GE 37 Units Electives As needed, minimum of 60 CSU transferable Units Total 60 minimum degree applicable Units THEATER ARTS Associate in Arts The AA in Theater Arts has two different concentrations, Acting and Technical Theater. The core required course will give all theater students a shared introduction into foundational knowledge of history, theory and practical approaches to theater, as well as exposure and connection to local Bay Area theater companies and artists. In each of the concentrations, students will gain deeper knowledge and skill in their respective areas; Acting students will develop their ability to interpret scripts, develop characters, audition, and effectively perform in live theater productions, as well as other performance formats such as voice over and on-camera acting; Tech students will gain skills in design, theory and construction through hands-on work, using state of the art equipment. The theater program mounts several productions each year, giving Acting and Tech students large projects in which to collaborate, practice and expand their skills. Productions include all genres and styles of theater, including Broadway style musicals, original student-written work, Shakespeare and theater for young audiences. Career Opportunities An AA in Theater Arts gives foundational experience and knowledge that can lead to a wide range of career fields including: Producing, Directing, Acting, Playwriting, Screenwriting, Stage Technician, Set Design, Lighting Design, Sound Design, Costume Design, Makeup Design, Casting Director, Theatrical Agent, Education, Carpentry, Rigging, Voice Over, Promotions, Fund Raising. Program Learning Outcomes 1. Collaborate effectively with large groups on the mounting of theater productions. 2. Understand the process of producing, rehearsing and presenting theater productions. 3. Interpret scripts for design needs and/or acting needs.
