2019-2020 Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Theatre Arts Technical Theatre Associate of Arts


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The Theatre Arts Technical Theatre Associate of Arts degree program is designed to provide the student the opportunity to obtain professional training and achieve an Associate Degree in Technical Theatre. With this degree, a student can transfer to an institution of higher learning which offers a BA in Drama Studies, Theatre Arts, Theatre Education, Technical Theatre and other related Liberal Arts degrees. A Baccalaureate Degree in Theatre Arts or higher is recommended for those considering a professional career in the entertainment industry or theatre. An Associate Degree would demonstrate commitment to the major for those transferring to other institutes of higher learning and may support attempts to gain entry-level employment as a Theatre Technician, Theatrical Stage Employee, Moving Picture Technician, Entertainment Artist, or in Allied Crafts.

Program Student Learning Outcomes


Students who complete this program will be able to:

  • Demonstrate skills for entry level positions in the professional entertainment industry.
  • Demonstrate the basic components of stagecraft.
  • Demonstrate a variety of acting techniques.

 

Required Core


Total Units for the Major: 19-20


Group 2:



 * Course has a prerequisite, corequisite, limitation, or recommended preparation; see course description.
Course needs to be taken three times.

Associate of Arts Degree


Complete a minimum of 60 units including the total number of units described above and the General Education requirements with an overall GPA of 2.0 to qualify for the Associate of Arts degree. A minimum of 12 units must be completed at Saddleback College.

General Education Requirements for Associate Degrees


Refer to the Graduation Requirements  or to the CSU-GE and IGETC patterns in this catalog for specific courses which meet general education requirements. Refer to ASSIST.org and to the transfer institution’s catalog for transfer requirements.

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