Theater Arts

AA-T Degree A0346

Transfer Degree OptionBachelor’s Degree:Theater

Arts Division
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: IGETC pattern or CSU GE breadth 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 C.S.U. 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. 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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- What Do I Need To Know About This Major?
  
  Theater Arts is designed to train artists in acting, technical theater, design, playwriting or general theater. Students not only learn to perfect their skills in the discipline of theater but how to work cooperatively with others in theater-related disciplines. It emphasizes self-reliance and creative problem-solving, along with personal artistic development. In particular, it helps develop confidence, improves communication skills and provides experiences for students to work in a collaborative endeavor.
- What Kind of Job Can I Get With This Major?
  The following websites will provide information on typical areas, type of employers that hire in this field, salary information and projected job trends
- How Do I Know This Major Is For Me?
  Theater Arts allows students to take classes in every discipline in theater so they can decide whether they want to specialize in a particular area. Professors have trained at some of the best schools in the country! They have an abundance of professional theater experience, so students will get a good sense of the industry. By staying true to the famous theater motto, "The show must go on," students will learn an abundance of valuable soft skills for any job they choose to pursue – skills like teamwork, communication, problem-solving and the ability to think quickly. Any student can succeed in Theater Arts. Many students choose this major because they know they like theater, but would like to explore all aspects of this industry before focusing on an area of specialty.
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  - Talk with a Professor
  - Take a Career & Life Planning Course (COUN 5)
- What Courses Should I Take For This Major?

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Most students have no idea that nearly every television show, film, theme park, commercial conference like ComiCon, and arts management organization, has theater majors working on it. There are tons of job opportunities for those with knowledge of technical theater aspects, ranging from costumes and set design to lighting design, engineering and others. Everyone I went to school with, both as a graduate and undergraduate, has high-paying jobs in the field now.

- Professor Matthew Burgos

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