MAJOR: THEATRE ARTS
Certificate of Achievement & Associate in Science Degree
· Certificate courses: 24 Units
· Associate degree major courses based on MPC GE Pattern: 24 Units
· Associate degree major courses based on CSU/IGETC Pattern: 18 Units
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Certificate Course Requirements |
Units |
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THEA 1 |
Drama Appreciation |
3 |
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THEA 11 |
Voice and Oral Interpretation |
3 |
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THEA 15A |
Beginning Acting |
3 |
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THEA 18A |
Elementary Directing |
3 |
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THEA 21A |
Theatre Workshop I |
3 |
Option I: Acting
Select one performance course from the following:
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THEA 15B |
Advanced Acting (3) |
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THEA 15C |
Method Acting (3) |
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THEA 16A |
Acting for the Camera I(3) |
| THEA 16B |
Acting for the Camera II (3) |
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THEA 30 |
Chamber/Readers Theatre (3) |
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THEA 31 |
Acting Improvisation (3) |
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THEA 35 |
Musical Comedy Workshop (3) |
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THEA 40 |
Play Production – Comedy (3) |
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THEA 49 |
Summer Musical Company (3) |
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THEA 57 |
Touring Theatre (3) |
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THEA 58 |
Children’s Theatre (3) |
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THEA 59 |
Repertory Theatre (3) |
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THEA 60 |
Experimental Theatre – Original (3) |
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THEA 75 |
Acting Workshop – Advanced Comedy (1-3) |
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THEA 76 |
Acting Workshop – Dramatic (1-3) |
Select one technique course from the following:
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THEA 12 |
Stage Movement (3) |
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THEA 13 |
Audition Techniques for the Stage (2) |
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THEA 24 |
Beginning Costuming (3) |
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THEA 25 |
Make-Up (3) |
Select one literature course from the following:
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THEA 4 |
Intercultural Drama (3) |
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THEA 5 |
Film Appreciation (3) |
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THEA 7A |
Writing for the Theatre I (3) |
Option II: Directing
Select one performance course from the following:
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THEA 15B |
Advanced Acting (3) |
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THEA 30 |
Chamber/Readers Theatre (3) |
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THEA 35 |
Musical Comedy Workshop (3) |
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THEA 41 |
Play Production – Dramatic (3) |
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THEA 43 |
Play Production – Classical (3) |
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THEA 60 |
Experimental Theatre – Original (3) |
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THEA 61 |
Experimental Theatre – Comedy (3) |
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THEA 64 |
Rehearsal & Performance – Musical (2) |
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THEA 65 |
Rehearsal & Performance – Comedy (2) |
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THEA 67 |
Rehearsal & Performance – Original (2) |
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THEA 68 |
Rehearsal & Performance – Drama (2) |
Select one technique course from the following:
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THEA 12 |
Stage Movement (3) |
|
THEA 13 |
Audition Techniques for the Stage (2) |
|
THEA 18B |
Advanced Directing (3) |
|
THEA 23 |
Stage Lighting (3) |
|
THEA 24 |
Beginning Costuming (3) |
Select one literature course from the following:
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THEA 4 |
Intercultural Drama (3) |
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THEA 5 |
Film Appreciation (3) |
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THEA 7A |
Writing for the Theatre I (3) |
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THEA 7B |
Writing for the Theatre II (3) |
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THEA 8A |
Beginning Screenwriting (3) |
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THEA 8B |
Intermediate Screenwriting (3) |
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THEA 103 |
Film Directors to Watch (3) |
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THEA 104 |
European Films (3) |
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THEA 106 |
Film and American Culture (3) |
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THEA 109 |
Intro. to Documentary Film (3) |
Option III: Technical Theatre
Select nine units from the following:
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THEA 21B |
Theatre Workshop II (3) |
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THEA 23 |
Stage Lighting (3) |
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THEA 24 |
Beginning Costuming (3) |
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THEA 25 |
Make-Up (3) |
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THEA 30 |
Chamber/Readers Theatre (3) |
|
THEA 35 |
Musical Comedy Workshop (3) |
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THEA 42 |
Play Production - Musical (3) |
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THEA 43 |
Play Production - Classical (3) |
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THEA 62 |
Experimental Theatre-Dramatic (3) |
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THEA 63 |
Experimental Theatre-Classical (3) |
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THEA 64 |
Rehearsal and Performance – Musical (2) |
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THEA 65 |
Rehearsal & Performance – Comedy (2) |
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THEA 67 |
Rehearsal and Performance – Original (2) |
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THEA 68 |
Rehearsal and Performance – Drama (2) |
|
THEA 79 |
Technical Workshop (3) |
Associate in Arts/MPC GE Pattern
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Associate Degree Requirements |
Units |
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Certificate Requirements |
24 |
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Additional major units required for associate degree |
0 |
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MPC General Education Requirements |
21 |
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Electives to total 60 units |
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TOTAL DEGREE UNITS |
60 |
Associate in Arts/CSU GE or IGETC Pattern
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Major Area: Select at least 18 units from the following: |
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THEA 1 |
Drama Appreciation (3) |
|
THEA 11 |
Voice and Oral Interpretation (3) |
|
THEA 15A |
Beginning Acting (3) |
|
THEA 15B |
Advanced Acting (3) |
|
THEA 21A |
Theatre Workshop I (3) |
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THEA 23 |
Stage Lighting (3) |
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THEA 24 |
Beginning Costuming (3) |
Select three units from the following: 3 Units
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THEA 40 |
Play Production – Comedy (3) |
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THEA 41 |
Play Production – Dramatic (3) |
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THEA 42 |
Play Production – Musical (3) |
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THEA 43 |
Play Production – Classical (3) |
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THEA 60 |
Experimental Theatre- Original (3) |
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THEA 61 |
Experimental Theatre- Comedy (3) |
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THEA 62 |
Experimental Theatre- Dramatic(3) |
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THEA 63 |
Experimental Theatre- Classical (3) |
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THEA 64 |
Rehearsal & Performance – Musical (2) |
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THEA 65 |
Rehearsal & Performance – Comedy (2) |
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THEA 67 |
Rehearsal & Performance – Original (2) |
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THEA 68 |
Rehearsal & Performance – Drama (2) |
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THEA 75 |
Acting Workshop – Advanced Comedy (1-3) |
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THEA 76 |
Acting Workshop – Advanced Dramatic (1-3) |
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THEA 77 |
Acting Workshop – Advanced Musical (1-3) |
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THEA 78 |
Acting Workshop – Advanced Classical (1-3) |
Graduation Requirements
Contact an MPC counselor for major preparation at specific Institutions.
See the Drama Department web page or the Creative Arts Division web page for more information.