# Theatre Arts for Transfer (Associate in Arts Degree)

MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Dramatic Arts

Source: https://catalog.miracosta.edu/disciplines/dramaticarts/

Students completing this associate degree will have completed lower-division major preparation requirements for a theatre arts degree, an emphasis or option within a theatre arts degree, or a degree considered similar to theatre arts at a participating California State University (CSU) campus.

Following transfer to a participating CSU campus, students will be required to complete no more than 60 units to obtain a bachelor’s degree; however, some CSU campuses accepting this degree may require additional lower-division major preparation. This degree may not be appropriate preparation for students transferring to a non-participating CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system.

Students should consult with a MiraCosta counselor for further information regarding the most efficient pathway to transfer as a theatre arts major and to determine which CSU campuses are participating in this program. Career options for those who attain a bachelor’s degree in theatre arts include actor, set designer, stage manager, artist, designer, museum curator, photographer, illustrator, and other related career paths.

##### Graduation Requirements

-   Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
-   Complete all courses in the major with a “C” or "P" or better.
-   Complete the Cal-GETC general education pattern. 
-   Obtain a minimum CSU-transferable grade point average of 2.0.
-   Complete a minimum of 12 semester units in residence at MiraCosta College.

##### Program Student Learning Outcome

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to apply theatrical techniques and theories to production practices.

**Course Requirements**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Core: (9 units)** | |  |
| DRAM 105 | Introduction to Theatre * | 3 |
| DRAM 130 | Acting I | 3 |
| **Select a maximum of 3 units from courses below:** | | 3 |
| DRAM 201 | Rehearsal and Performance: Dramatic Theatre |  |
| DRAM 202 | Rehearsal and Performance: Comedic Theatre |  |
| DRAM 203 | Rehearsal and Performance: Classical Theatre |  |
| DRAM 204 | Rehearsal and Performance: Musical Theatre |  |
| DRAM 210 | Rehearsal and Performance: Technical Theatre |  |
| **List A:** | | 9 |
| DRAM 107 | Introduction to Design for Performance |  |
| DRAM 123 | Script Analysis for Performance and Design |  |
| DRAM 141 | Lighting Design for Theatre, Television, and Film |  |
| DRAM 146 | Costume Design for Theatre, Television, and Film |  |
| DRAM 231 | Acting II |  |
| DRAM 253 | Makeup for Theatre, Television, and Film |  |
| DRAM 256 | Stagecraft for Theatre, Television, and Film |  |
| **Select a maximum of 3 units from courses below if not used in Required Core above:** | |  |
| DRAM 201 | Rehearsal and Performance: Dramatic Theatre |  |
| DRAM 202 | Rehearsal and Performance: Comedic Theatre |  |
| DRAM 203 | Rehearsal and Performance: Classical Theatre |  |
| DRAM 204 | Rehearsal and Performance: Musical Theatre |  |
| DRAM 210 | Rehearsal and Performance: Technical Theatre |  |
| **Total Units** | | **18** |

*. Course approved for the Cal-GETC general education pattern.
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**NOTE**: Students are strongly advised to select courses that meet lower-division major preparation requirements at their transfer university and to complete the History, Constitution, and American Ideals requirement prior to transfer.