Theatre Arts
Theatre Arts
An Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts degree for Transfer (AA-T) from Riverside City College represents the attainment of the needed proficiency that prepares students to audition and demonstrate design skills for acceptance into private, state college and university departments for careers in the field of Theater. This major is intended to align student coursework with lower-division requirements for Cal State and University of California baccalaureate theater degrees. Such degrees are available at many CSU, UC, and private schools. Students completing this degree typically continue in the fields of Theater performance, design and/or theater education. The implementation of the Theater Studies Transfer Model Curriculum (TMC) will allow students to transfer to CSU with junior standing supporting the college’s and district’s mission and strategic goals to increase transfer rates.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Perform and/or design material appropriate to their area of emphasis as individuals in productions.
- Demonstrate identify, and work conceptually with all elements and styles of theatre.
- Experience the process of audition, rehearsal, design and performance through various forms of theatrical literature.
Theatre Arts
| Fall/Spring | Units |
|---|---|
| Guidance 47 or 48 or Kinesiology 4 or 35 | 3 |
| STAT-C1000/C1000H | 4 |
| Communication Studies 9/9H | 3 |
| Theatre 25 or 32 | 3 |
| Intersession (Winter/Summer) | Units |
|---|---|
| Theatre 3 | 3 |
| Threatre 5 or 6 - To prepare for auditions and be competitive should take 3 - 4 times | 3 |
| Fall/spring | Units |
|---|---|
| English C1000/C1000H | 4 |
| Sociology 1/1H or 10 or Psychology 9 | 3 |
| Political Science 21 | 3 |
| Theatre 33 or 41 or 44 or 46 or 48 | 3 |
| Intersession (Winter/Summer) | Units |
|---|---|
| Theatre 5 or 6 - To prepare for auditions and be competitive should take 3 - 4 times | 3 |
| Fall/spring | Units |
|---|---|
| English 1B or 1BH | 4 |
| Anthropology 1 | 3 |
| Theatre 25 or 32 (whichever was not taken in term 1) | 3 |
| Theatre 9 (This is for UC transfers only or if CSU Theatre 33 or 41 or 44 or 46 or 48) | 3 |
| Intersession (Winter/Summer) | Units |
|---|---|
| Dance 6/6H or Art 6/6H or Music 19 or 25 or 26 or 89 | 3 |
| Fall/spring | Units |
|---|---|
| AHS 4 or FTV 12 or Humanities 5 or 9 or 16 | 3 |
| Dance Activity | 1 |
| Geography 1/1H and 1L | 4 |
| History 6/6H or 7/7H or 14 or 15 | 3 |
| Theatre 33 or 41 or 44 or 46 or 48 | 3 |
| *LOTE can be met with 2 years of the same language in high school (C or better grade) | |
Associate in Art for Transfer Degree
The Associate in Art in Theatre Arts for Transfer degree will be awarded upon completion of 60 California State University (CSU) transferable units including the above major requirements and the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or California State University General Education (CSUGE) requirements and with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of 'C' or better (or a 'P' if taken as Pass/No Pass).
Milestones
- Complete English 1A (transfer-level English)
- Complete transfer-level math (Math 25)
- Choose area of Emphasis: Acting/Tech/Design
- Complete a Portfolio and Audition Packages
- Apply to Universities (CSU/UC application period Oct 1-Nov 30)
- Apply for ADT degree by beginning of spring term before transfer
- Complete RCC Graduation application (during your last term)
- Meet with your Counselor to Complete your Comprehensive Student Education Plan (SEP)
- Complete FAFSA (Oct 1st - Mar 2nd for priority)
- Meet with Faculty Advisor for career/research opportunities
- Meet with your Counselor to update SEP (every semester)
- Meet with your Counselor for pre-graduation check
- Research Potential Clubs on Campus
- Audition for Summer Stock/Internships
- Audition for a production
- Crew a production
- Research transfer institutions
- Attend Transfer workshops and Transfer Fair
- Participate in an internship/ job shadowing
- Participate in a research activity (meet with Faculty Advisor)
To prepare for Auditions or Portfolio submissions AND to be competitive in a BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) review process, it is advised that you take THE 5 or 6 up to 4 times and complete 1 additional class per term in your selected emphasis from the lists below:
| Acting | Musical Theatre * Offered as Certificate |
Scenic Design/ Technical Theatre * Offered as Certificate |
|
THE 26 - Directing For The Stage THE 30 - Voice And Movement THE 32 - Beginning Acting (Games And Exercises) THE 33 - Scene Study (Creating A Role ) THE 34 - Scene Study Various Theatrical Styles THE 35 - Shakespeare THE 36 - Improvisation THE 38 - Auditioning For The Stage THE 39 - Acting For The Camera |
THE 29 - Musical Theatre Appreciation THE 37 - Musical Theatre THE 55 - Beginning Musical Theatre 1 THE 56 - Beginning Musical Theatre 2 THE 57 - Intermediate Musical Theatre 1 THE 58- Intermediate Musical Theatre 2 Dance Activity (Ballet, Tap, Jazz Musical Theatre) MUSIC 38/39 - Applied Music Piano |
THE 25 - Makeup Design THE 41 - Elementary Stagecraft THE 44 - Theatrical Set Design THE 46 - Theatrical Costume Design THE 48 - Theatrical Lighting Design THE 49 - Scenic Painting For The Theatre THE 54 - Stage Management
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Careers for Theatre Arts Majors
Salaries Range : $36,379 - $93,325
- Project Manager
- Actor
- Audiobook Narrator
- Production Coordinator
- Director
- Designer
- Multimedia Specialists
- Television Executive
- Professor