Theater Arts
Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) Theater Arts · Las Positas College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Overview
The Theater Arts Associate in Arts for Transfer major is designed to provide knowledge, training, and practical experience in all aspects of theater arts. The curriculum provides the essential lower-division courses necessary for transfer to similar programs at four-year institutions, as well as assisting students towards employment in professional, academic and community theater. Upon completion, students can expect to be able to: apply the learned techniques of acting or technical theater in a public performance of various genres of theater, or other types of personal creative work; understand how to develop and maintain a positive contribution the field of theater in academics, performance, or technical theater; and possess the skills necessary for textual interpretation for academic discourse, design, and/or performance studies.
Program Learning Outcome(s)
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Analyze the artistic elements in productions, looking at design, acting, and directorial choice.
- Apply the learned techniques of acting or technical theater in a public performance of various genres of theater, or other types of personal creative work.
- Possess the skills necessary for textual interpretation for academic discourse, design, and/or performance studies.
- Understand how to develop and maintain a positive contribution the field of theater in academics, performance, or technical theater.
- Understand the historical and cultural significance of theater through completion of projects in the technical theater courses and theater history class.
Completion Requirements
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
- The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).
- A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT’s) also require that students must earn a "C" (or "P") or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
Theater Arts (AA-T): Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core: (9 Units) | ||
| THEA 1A | Theory/Practice of Acting I | 3 |
| THEA 10 | Introduction to Dramatic Arts | 3 |
| THEA 47A | Performance in Production: Introduction to Live Performance | 3 |
| orTHEA 48A | Technical Theater in Production - Beginning | 3 |
| orTHEA 57A | Performance in Production - Introduction to Musical Theater | 3 |
| List A: Select Three (9 Units) | ||
| THEA 1B | Theory/Practice of Acting II | 3 |
| THEA 47A | Performance in Production: Introduction to Live Performance* | 3 |
| orTHEA 48A | Technical Theater in Production - Beginning* | 3 |
| orTHEA 57A | Performance in Production - Introduction to Musical Theater* | 3 |
| THEA 50 | Stagecraft | 3 |
| THEA 50L | Introduction to Stage Lighting | 3 |
| THEA 51 | Introduction to Costume Design | 3 |
| THEA 52 | Introduction to Design | 3 |
| THEA 53 | Script Analysis | 3 |
| Total Units for the Major | 18 | |
| Additional General Education and Elective Units | ||
| See the Las Positas College California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern for a listing of areas and courses. Double counting courses in GE and the major is permissible. The number of units that may be double counted will depend on the entry point to the degree program and the optional course(s) taken. Elective units must be CSU transferable. Consult with an adviser or a counselor to plan the courses necessary to achieve your academic goal. | 42 | |
| *If not taken in Required Core | - | |
| Total | 60 | |