Theatre Arts Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
Program Overview
The Theatre Arts Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T) program provides a comprehensive foundation in theatre, encompassing acting, directing, and technical theatre. Through hands-on experience in theatrical productions, students develop creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration skills. The program prepares graduates for diverse careers in the arts industry, including acting, directing, stage management, and technical production.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Theatre Arts Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T) program is designed for students of all experience levels who aspire to pursue careers in the performing arts and related fields. The program encompasses theoretical and practical courses across various aspects of theatre, including acting, directing, and technical theatre. By engaging in theatrical productions, students gain hands-on experience that enhances their creativity and fosters personal growth. The program emphasizes critical thinking, artistic expression, and collaboration, equipping students with the skills to engage with and contribute to the arts throughout their lives.
Outline:
Core Courses (18 units):
- DRAM 140: Introduction to the Theatre (3 units)
- DRAM 150: Script Analysis (3 units)
- DRAM 200: Acting I: Acting for the Stage and the Camera (3 units)
- DRAM 201: Acting II (3 units)
- DRAM 300.1: Rehearsal and Performance I (3 units)
- DRAM 305: Technical Production I (3 units)
General Education:
- Completion of either the California State University General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE Breadth) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC/CSU) pattern.
Elective Courses:
Careers:
Career Opportunities:
The Theatre Arts program prepares graduates for diverse career paths in the arts industry, including:
- Acting for stage, film, and television
- Voiceover for radio, TV, and video games
- Disk jockey
- Teaching drama and public speaking to children and adults
- Directing for film, television, and the stage
- Writing for film, television, and the stage
- Stage management, event management, talent agent, casting director, company manager, executive director
- Public relations, marketing
- Sound design, broadcast technician, light design, makeup artist, hair stylist, wardrobe manager
- Carpentry, electric engineering
San Mateo Colleges of Silicon Valley
Overview:
San Mateo Colleges of Silicon Valley (SMCSV) is a group of three community colleges located in San Mateo County, California: Cañada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College. SMCSV offers both in-person and online study options for international students.
