{
  "college": "napa-valley-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Theater Arts",
  "id": "theater-arts--theater-arts-technical-theater-aa",
  "name": "Theater Arts-Technical Theater",
  "award": "A.A.",
  "department": "theater-arts",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/theater-arts/theater-arts-technical-theater-aa/",
  "blocks": [
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "This degree provides a foundation in Theater Arts for students interested in pursuing an Associate's degree or higher in Drama/Theater, with an acting or technical emphasis, or pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. To fulfill the requirements for this degree, students will complete the required course and work with a counselor to determine the appropriate pattern of general education courses based on the student’s individual educational goals.\n\n##### Program Learning Outcomes\n\n1.  Analyze dramatic literature.\n2.  Show a cultural and artistic appreciation of theater arts.\n3.  Demonstrate basic theater performance and production skills.\n\n##### Degree Requirements"
    },
    {
      "kind": "courselist",
      "rows": [
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Required Core Courses (12 units)"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "THEA-100",
          "title": "Introduction to Theater",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "THEA-120",
          "title": "History of Theater",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "THEA-110",
          "title": "Acting I",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "THEA-140",
          "title": "Technical Theatre in Production",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "THEA-141",
          "title": "Stagecraft",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "THEA-174",
          "title": "Culture and Gender in Theater",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Required Electives: List A (3 units)"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Complete 1 course from the following:",
          "units": "3"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "THEA-151",
          "title": "Rehearsal and Performance: Non Musical",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "THEA-153",
          "title": "Rehearsal and Performance: Musical",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Required Electives: List B (6 units)"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Complete 2 courses from the following:",
          "units": "6"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "THEA-100",
          "title": "Introduction to Theater",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "THEA-140",
          "title": "Technical Theatre in Production",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total Units",
          "units": "21"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "1. Must complete 6 units of courses not already taken from required core courses.\n\n_To receive an Associate Degree, students must complete 60 degree applicable semester units with a grade point average of at least 2.0. Students must also complete the_ _NVC General Education_ _pattern and the_ _Health, Wellness and Self Development graduation requirement_ _to earn an Associate degree. Consultation with a Counselor is highly encouraged to ensure all requirements are met._"
    }
  ]
}