Theater Arts
Associate in Arts Theater Arts · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
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.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Collaborate effectively with large groups on the mounting of theater productions.
- Understand the process of producing, rehearsing and presenting theater productions.
- Interpret scripts for design needs and/or acting needs.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| THTR 1 | Introduction to Acting (Active) | 3 |
| THTR 10 | Introduction to Theater Arts (Active) | 3 |
| THTR 17 | Script Analysis (Active) | 3 |
| THTR 18 | Bay Area Theater (Historical) | 1 |
| THTR 46 | Stagecraft (Active) | 3 |
| THTR 48A | Mainstage Production: Technical Theater Introduction (Active) | 3 |
| THTR 21 | Introduction to Design for the Theater (Active) | 3 |
| THTR 22 | Theater Design: Costume and Makeup (Active) | 3 |
| THTR 23 | Introduction to Lighting Design for Theater (Active) | 3 |
| THTR 41 | Introduction to Stage Management (Historical) | 1 |
| THTR 82 | Introduction to Moving Lights (Historical) | 2 |
| THTR 83 | Stage Hand Basics (Historical) | 2 |
| ART 2A | Introduction to Drawing (Active) | 3 |
| MURT 25 | Live Concert Sound (Active) | 1 |
| WELD 63 | Welding Layout & Fitting (Active) | 2 |
| THTR 2A | Intermediate Acting (Active) | 3 |
| THTR 6A | Movement for the Actor (Active) | 3 |
| THTR 7 | Voice for the Actor (Active) | 3 |
| THTR 2B | Advanced Acting (Active) | 3 |
| THTR 3 | Improvisation for the Theater (Active) | 3 |
| THTR 4A | Introduction to Acting on Camera (Active) | 3 |
| THTR 6B | Advanced Movement for the Actor (Active) | 3 |
| THTR 8A | Audition Technique and the Business of Acting (Active) | 3 |
| THTR 14 | American Cultures in Theater (Active) | 3 |
| THTR 15A | Introduction to Directing for Theater (Active) | 3 |
| THTR 16A | Introduction to Dramatic Writing (Historical) | 3 |
| THTR 32A | Theater Workshop Writing and Directing: Introduction (Historical) | 1 |
| THTR 32B | Theater Workshop Writing and Directing: Beginning (Historical) | 1 |
| THTR 32C | Theater Workshop Writing and Directing: Intermediate (Historical) | 1 |
| THTR 32D | Theater Workshop Writing and Directing: Advanced (Historical) | 1 |
| THTR 21 | Introduction to Design for the Theater (Active) | 3 |
| THTR 22 | Theater Design: Costume and Makeup (Active) | 3 |
| THTR 23 | Introduction to Lighting Design for Theater (Active) | 3 |
| THTR 5A | Introduction to Theater for Young Audiences (Active) | 3 |
| THTR 30A | Introduction to Emerging Work (Active) | 3 |
| THTR 38A | Holiday Play (Active) | 3 |
| THTR 47A | Mainstage Production: Acting 1 (Active) | 3 |
| THTR 61A | Social Issues Theater (Historical) | 3 |
| BUS 43 | Personal Financial Planning (Active)* | 3 |
| Total | 62-64 | |
Other Information
Discipline: Arts & Design
Program Control Number: 19286
TOP Code: 100700 - Dramatic Arts
CIP Code: 50.0501 - Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General