Theatre Arts

Why Study Theatre Arts

The Theatre Arts Department offers wonderful opportunities for both theatre majors and non-theatre majors to learn and experience multiple aspects of theatre, including acting, design, technical production, and literature.

In addition to our credit and non-credit classes, we produce critically acclaimed plays and musicals that draw thousands of audience members annually. Students and community members can audition to perform in our shows and sign up to work backstage.

Hands-on experience working on our productions can help you begin a career in the theatre, enhance your current theatre practice, or prepare you to go on to further study at a 4-year college.

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Degrees & Certificates

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Note: Certificates of Proficiency and Career Certificates are non-transcriptable and consist of 13-35 units. These certificates are designed as a career advancement tool. Courses focus on practical knowledge and skill development.

Associate in Arts for Transfer

Theater Arts, AA-T Program Map

Associate in Arts

Theatre Arts, AA Program Map
NOTE: When viewing this program map, you may select from three pathways — 1. General Theatre Studies; 2. Acting Performance; and 3. Music Theater Performance.
Theatre Technology, AA Progam Map

Certificate of Achievement (CA)

Career Certificate

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Theatre Production Organization, CC
Theatre Technology, CC
Theatre Costume and Makeup, CC

Non-Credit Certificate of Completion

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Quick Look at Theatre Arts Courses

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THTR 1 Introduction to Theatre
THTR 2A History of Dramatic Literature: Classical to Moliere
THTR 2F History of American Musical Theatre
THTR 7 Introduction to Directing
THTR 8 Multicultural Theatre Arts in Modern America
THTR 20A Acting I
THTR 20B Acting II
THTR 20C Acting III
THTR 21A Scenery & Property Construction
THTR 21B Intermediate Scenery & Property Construction
THTR 21C Advanced Scenery & Properties Construction
THTR 22 Auditioning for Theatre
THTR 24 Readers Theatre
THTR 25 Introduction to Fashion & Costume Construction
THTR 25B Fashion & Costume Construction II
THTR 25C Fashion & Costume Construction III
THTR 26 Introduction to Fashion History & Costume Design
THTR 27 Lighting Design & Technology
THTR 31 Management for the Theatre & Stage
THTR 38A Movement for Theatre
THTR 38D Stage Combat
THTR 40A Basic Theatrical Makeup
THTR 40B Theatrical Makeup for Production
THTR 42 Introduction to Theatre Design
THTR 43A Script Analysis
THTR 43C Foundations in Classical Acting
THTR 43E Improvisation
THTR 45A Technical Theatre in Production I
THTR 45B Technical Theatre in Production II
THTR 45C Technical Theatre in Production III
THTR 45D Technical Theatre in Production IV
THTR 45E Technical Theatre Management in Production
THTR 45F Technical Theatre Management in Production II
THTR 47A Introduction to Musical Theatre Production
THTR 47B Intermediate Music Theatre Production Workshop
THTR 47C Advanced Music Theatre Production Workshop
THTR 47D Advanced Music Theatre Production Workshop II
THTR 48B Singing Technique for Musical Theatre
THTR 48C Musical Theatre Repertoire for Singers
THTR 48F Musical Theatre Repertoire for Singers II
THTR 48G Introduction to Voice-Over Acting
THTR 49A Performance Production I
THTR 49B Performance Production II
THTR 49C Performance Production III
THTR 49D Performance Production IV
THTR 49E Performance Production V
THTR 49F Performance Production VI
THTR 63A Film & Television Acting Workshop
THTR 70R Independent Study in Theatre Arts
THTR 71R Independent Study in Theatre Arts
THTR 72R Independent Study in Theatre Arts
THTR 73R Independent Study in Theatre Arts
THTR 421A Scenery & Property Construction Noncredit
THTR 425 Introduction to Fashion & Costume Construction Noncredit
THTR 425B Fashion & Costume Construction II Noncredit
THTR 427 Lighting Design & Technology Noncredit
THTR 431 Management for the Theatre & Stage Noncredit
THTR 440A Basic Theatrical Makeup Noncredit
THTR 440B Theatrical Makeup for Production Noncredit
THTR 442 Introduction to Theatre Design Noncredit
THTR 445A Technical Theatre in Production I Noncredit
THTR 445E Technical Theatre Management in Production Noncredit

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