Associate in Arts for Transfer - Theatre Arts

The AA-T in Theatre Arts provides students with a strong academic foundation in the field and preparation for upper division baccalaureate study. Students who have completed the AA-T in Theatre Arts will have satisfied the lower division requirements for transfer into Theatre Arts or a similar major for many campuses in the California State University system. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to analyze the historical, cultural, and social contexts of theatrical productions; evaluate the creative and technical elements of theatrical productions, including acting, directing, and design to assess the effectiveness of a production; synthesize issues pertaining to the theatre arts from a local, national, and global perspective, preparing them for multiple pathways for future study and career opportunities; create original theatrical works, such as scripts, performances, and designs that translates conceptual ideas into artistic expression.

All courses used to satisfy the major for the Associate in Arts degree must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

Associate in Arts-Transfer Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES	REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR (9 units)		UNITS
	THTR 101 or THTR 102	Introduction to Theatre Theatre History	3 3
	THTR 100 or THTR 103	Introduction to Acting Acting Fundamentals I	3 3
	Select one or more courses from the following: (must complete 3-4 units)
	THTR 160 or THTR 161 or THTR 162 or THTR 163 or THTR 164 or THTR 180 or THTR 181 or THTR 182 or THTR 183 or THTR 184	Rehearsal & Performance in Musical Theatre Production Rehearsal & Performance in Classical Theatre Production Rehearsal & Performance in Modern Theatre Production Rehearsal & Performance in Contemporary Theatre Production Rehearsal & Performance in New Works & Experimental Theatre Production Technical Theatre in Musical Production Technical Theatre in Classical Production Technical Theatre in Modern Production Technical Theatre in Contemporary Production Technical Theatre in New Works, Devised, or Experimental Theatre Production	2-4 or 2-4 or 2-4 or 2-4 or 2-4 or 2-4 or 2-4 or 2-4 or 2-4 or 2-4
	List A Select 3 courses from the following or additional courses from the options above (9-10 units)
THTR 103 or equivalent	THTR 104	Acting Fundamentals II	3
	THTR107	Drama Heritage: Play Structure, Form, and Analysis	3
THTR 109	THTR 109 and THTR 110	Stage Make-up I Stage Make-up II	2 and 1
	THTR 123	Costume Design Fundamentals	3
	THTR 171	Stagecraft	3
	THTR 172	Introduction to Theatre Design	3
	THTR 173	Lighting Design Fundamentals	3
	THTR 160* or THTR 161* or THTR 162* or THTR 163* or THTR 164* or THTR 180* or THTR 181* or THTR 182* or THTR 183* or THTR 184*	Rehearsal & Performance in Musical Theatre Production Rehearsal & Performance in Classical Theatre Production Rehearsal & Performance in Modern Theatre Production Rehearsal & Performance in Contemporary Theatre Production Rehearsal & Performance in New Works & Experimental Theatre Production Technical Theatre in Musical Production Technical Theatre in Classical Production Technical Theatre in Modern Production Technical Theatre in Contemporary Production Technical Theatre in New Works, Devised, or Experimental Theatre Production	2-4 or 2-4 or 2-4 or 2-4 or 2-4 or 2-4 or 2-4 or 2-4 or 2-4 or 2-4
	TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		18-20

* May be used for List A if not used in Required Core.
Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC. Elective units to reach the 60-unit degree requirement must be CSU transferable.

NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET. SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

February 2026	GCC Catalog Addendum Spring 2026
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.