Theatre Arts - Acting, Associate in Arts
The Theatre Arts - Acting Associate in Arts Degree provides a rigorous, disciplined and integrated curriculum designed to meet the vocational demands of the theatre profession. Developed for the career-oriented theatre student, the curriculum seeks to release the intuitive potential for performance and production in each individual. With this foundation, past Delta Drama alumni have successfully transferred in to the UC and CSU systems to complete their baccalaureate degree, and are working professionally as actors, directors, technical artists, designers and teachers. Additionally, the program contributes to the over all development of management skills, creative problem solving and effective communication necessary for any career path.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate the skills required to perform at the "proficient level" through performance for a live audience.
- Students will demonstrate the skills required to perform at a "proficient level" in ensemble acting exercises including: scene study, voice and movement, audition techniques by successfully completing course requirements.
- Students will demonstrate a proficient knowledge of theatre history by successfully completing the required theatre history courses.
- Students will demonstrate the skills required to perform at a "proficient level" in stagecraft by successfully completing Drama 19A.
General Education
Complete the following general education pattern:
- San Joaquin Delta College Associate Degree General Education (AA-GE) pattern (24 units)
Students are advised to double-count courses in the major or area of emphasis to also satisfy general education when possible. Course subject credit will be awarded in satisfaction of both major/area of emphasis and lower division general education requirements, but the units will only be counted once in computing the total number of units for the degree.
Major Requirements - Core
Complete 16 units
DRAMA 019A
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Technical Theatre I
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4
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DRAMA 031
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Introduction to Acting
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3
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DRAMA 032
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Voice and Speech for the Actor
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2
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DRAMA 033
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Movement for the Actor
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2
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DRAMA 035
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Classical and Shakespearean Acting
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3
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DRAMA 041
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The Business of Acting: Audition Techniques and Career Development
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2
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Major Requirements - Restricted Electives
Area A - Complete 6 units selected from:
DANCE 012A
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Jazz Dance I
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2
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DRAMA 006A
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Improvisational Theatre I
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3
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DRAMA 034
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Styles of Acting
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3
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DRAMA 038
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Acting for the Camera
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3
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DRAMA 039
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Principles of Directing
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3
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MUSIC 020A
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Voice for Musical Theatre I
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1
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MUSIC 020B
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Voice for Musical Theatre II
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1
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Area B - Complete 3 units selected from:
DRAMA 015
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Make-Up for the Theatre
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3
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DRAMA 019B
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Technical Theatre II
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4
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DRAMA 020
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Scenic Painting
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3
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DRAMA 021
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Stage Sound
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3
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DRAMA 022
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Stage Lighting
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3
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DRAMA 023
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Stage Costume
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3
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DRAMA 024
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Scenic Construction
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3
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Area C - Complete 3 units selected from:
DRAMA 016A
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History of Theatre: Primitive to the 18th Century
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3
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DRAMA 016B
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History of Theatre: 18th Century to Present
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3
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Area D - Complete 4 units selected from:
DRAMA 025A
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Theatre Production: Acting
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3
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DRAMA 027A
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Repertory Workshop: Acting I
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2
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DRAMA 027B
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Repertory Workshop: Acting II
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2
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DRAMA 027C
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Repertory Workshop: Acting III
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2
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DRAMA 027D
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Repertory Workshop: Acting IV
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2
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DRAMA 044A
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Traditional Theatre Production: Acting
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3
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DRAMA 047A
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Musical Theatre Production: Acting
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3
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Area D - Complete 2 units selected from:
DRAMA 025B
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Theatre Production: Crew
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1-3
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DRAMA 029A
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Repertory Workshop: Crew I
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1-2
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DRAMA 029B
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Repertory Workshop: Crew II
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1-2
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DRAMA 044B
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Traditional Theatre Production: Crew
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1-3
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DRAMA 047B
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Musical Theatre Production: Crew
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1-3
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Minimum Major Units Required: 34
Complete all courses with a grade of "C" or better.
Minimum Degree Units Required: 60
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