Program Pathways

Design/Technical Theatre Studies – Major #5482
Associate of Arts Degree
2023 Fall Semester

The Design/Technical Theatre Studies major emphasizes a hands on approach and places special focus on the well-rounded theatre artist. 

Term 1
Units: 11.0-13.0
FCC Writing/Reading Competency Requirement: ENGL 1A
4.0
Satisfies FCC GE area D.1
TA 25
Stagecraft (Active)
3.0
Major Course
3.0
TA 30
Theatre Appreciation (Active)
3.0
OR
TA 31
Theatre History and Dramatic Literature I (Active)
3.0
OR
TA 38
Script Analysis (Active)
3.0
Major Course
1.0-3.0
Select one of the following: (6 units in total are required)
TA 15C
Creative Writing: Playwriting (Active)
3.0
TA 27A
Introduction to Scenic Design - Theatre and Film (Active)
3.0
TA 27B
Introduction to Lighting Design (Active)
3.0
TA 28
Introduction to Stage Makeup (Active)
3.0
TA 29A
Advanced Technical Theatre Practicum I (Active)
1.0
TA 29B
Advanced Technical Theatre Practicum II (Active)
1.0
TA 31
Theatre History and Dramatic Literature I (Active)
3.0
TA 32
Theatre History and Dramatic Literature II (Active)
3.0
TA 36
Costume Design (Active)
3.0
TA 38
Script Analysis (Active)
3.0
TA 39A
Intermediate Crew Practicum I (Active)
1.0
TA 39B
Intermediate Crew Practicum II (Active)
1.0
TA 40
Performance Practicum (Active)
3.0
TA 45
Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Topics (Active)
2.0
TA 49
Introduction to Theatre Design (Active)
2.0
Term 2
Units: 16.0-19.0
FCC Mathematics Competency Requirement
3.0-5.0
Satisfies FCC GE area D.2 and D.3
FCC GE AREA E.1: Lifetime Wellness: PE &/or Dance
1.0
FCC GE AREA A: Natural Sciences
3.0-4.0
TA 23
Technical Theatre Practicum (Active)
3.0
Major Option
3.0
Select one of the following:
TA 27A
Introduction to Scenic Design - Theatre and Film (Active)
3.0
TA 27B
Introduction to Lighting Design (Active)
3.0
TA 28
Introduction to Stage Makeup (Active)
3.0
TA 36
Costume Design (Active)
3.0
Satisfies FCC GE Area C
Major Course: Acting
3.0
TA 41
Beginning Acting (Active)
3.0
OR
TA 42
Beginning Acting for Theatre Majors (Active)
3.0
Term 3
Units: 11.0-15.0
FCC GE AREA B: Social & Behavioral Sciences
3.0
FCC GE AREA E.1 or E.2: Lifetime Wellness
1.0-3.0
FCC GE AREA G: Communications
3.0
TA 35
Costume Crafts (Active)
3.0
Major Option
1.0-3.0
Select one of the following: (6 units in total are required)
TA 27A
Introduction to Scenic Design - Theatre and Film (Active)
3.0
TA 15C
Creative Writing: Playwriting (Active)
3.0
TA 27B
Introduction to Lighting Design (Active)
3.0
TA 28
Introduction to Stage Makeup (Active)
3.0
TA 29A
Advanced Technical Theatre Practicum I (Active)
1.0
TA 29B
Advanced Technical Theatre Practicum II (Active)
1.0
TA 31
Theatre History and Dramatic Literature I (Active)
3.0
TA 32
Theatre History and Dramatic Literature II (Active)
3.0
TA 36
Costume Design (Active)
3.0
TA 38
Script Analysis (Active)
3.0
TA 39A
Intermediate Crew Practicum I (Active)
1.0
TA 39B
Intermediate Crew Practicum II (Active)
1.0
TA 40
Performance Practicum (Active)
3.0
TA 45
Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Topics (Active)
2.0
TA 49
Introduction to Theatre Design (Active)
2.0
ELECTIVE (Only if needed to reach 60 units)
 
Term 4
Units: 6.0
FCC GE AREA F: Government and American Institutions RECOMMEND POLSCI 2
3.0
FCC GE AREA E.2: Lifetime Wellness: Lifetime Skills
3.0
ELECTIVE (Only if needed to reach 60 units)
 
Recommended Electives: TA 27A, 27B, 28 or 36
Total: 44.0-53.0