1. Continued improvement and maintenance of a learner-centered environment for Theatre education that includes a dynamic and accessible performance program respectful of each student through varied delivery strategies.
2. Introduction of general education, transfer and vocational students to the history of theatre, classical stage acting techniques, musical theatre techniques, acting for the camera techniques, stylized acting, stage movement, directing for the stage and main stage production, as well as instruction that integrates the appreciation of theatre as an academic endeavor, comprehensive art and social form.
3. Provision of safe, current and effective facilities and equipment that are up to professional industry standards for varied technical theatre fields so that our students can create and enhance innovative projects/products.
4. Preparation of students for seamless transfer to a California State University to pursue a Theatre Arts baccalaureate degree pursuant the requirements of SB-1440.

• Complete all the major requirements listed below with grades of C or better
• Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable units with a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better.
• Complete either the California State University General Education Breadth pattern (CSU GE), or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC).

1. Develop a fundamental knowledge of the origins of theatre.
2. Recognize the aesthetics of design.
3. Critically analyze and appraise a theatrical performance and technical aspects of the production.

THEATRE - PERFORMING ARTS

The Performing Arts Associate in Arts degree prepares students to transfer to four-year institutions other than CSU’s to complete a baccalaureate degree in performing or theatre arts. If transfer to a CSU in performing or theatre arts is a student’s desired educational goal, the Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) in Theatre Arts should be pursued rather than this degree. The focus of the Performing Arts degree is on performance, whereas the AA-T degree provides a broader coverage of the basic theory and principles of theatre arts.

The Performing Arts degree provides students with both the theory and practical experience necessary for either employment in beginning levels of professional theatre or transfer to a performing or theatre arts major at a four-year institution other than a CSU. Various productions are offered to provide students with a broad range of practical training.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

1. Differentiate between theatre as a theatrical art and social form throughout history through technical skills development in the classroom and critical thinking development through theatre historical and theoretical analysis.
2. Exhibit improved creativity, self-confidence, script analysis, character development, observation, body awareness, vocal awareness and memorization skills, as well as collaborative problem-solving and diversity awareness through technical skills, acquired style, and performance skills.
3. Develop and exhibit acting technical skills and styles within a wide spectrum of acting methods while applying knowledge of the mechanical principles of stage performance for an expressive, communicative purpose.

Major requirements for the Associate in Arts Degree:
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