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Degree A0346
The Associate in Arts in Theater Arts for Transfer develops confidence, improves communication skills, and provides experiences to work in a collaborative endeavor. In each course, students learn to perfect the skills needed for the discipline of theater while learning to work cooperatively with others in theater-related disciplines. The program emphasizes self-reliance and creative problem solving along with personal artistic development. To earn an Associate in Arts in Theater a student must complete 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the CSU that consist of Cal-GETC and a major of at least 18 units. The degree allows students the flexibility to pursue a particular area of interest, however, any student who completes the AA-T in Theater Arts will be prepared to pursue an emphasis in acting, technical theater, design, playwriting or general theater.
The degree has been designed to assist students who wish to obtain a baccalaureate in Theater. The degree is intended to help the student make an uninterrupted transition to a CSU or other 4-year college. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all major requirements to receive an Associate in Arts in Theater for Transfer degree and all courses in the major must be completed with a C or better. A ‘P’ (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on Pass or No Pass basis. Students earning an Associate in Arts in Theater for Transfer degree will not be required to complete any other local graduation requirements.
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