Theatre Arts, BA (2022-2023) (AA-T Theatre Arts)

The AA-T Theatre guarantees completion of 60 transferable units and all lower division core GE satisfied. This transfer degree will satisfy up to 18 units of lower division TA course work. The 18 units will include a course approved for

TA 5 - Acting

and 15 units of TA Electives.

Below is the path to the BA Theatre Arts degree in 60 semester units with the transfer AA-T Theatre degree:

Year 1 Year 2

Year 1

1st Semester (14 units)

Writing Skills Test Taken and Passed
TA 100W - Writing Workshop: Theatre Arts
3 units
TA 11 - Script Analysis
3 units
TA 17 - Intermediate Acting
3 units
TA 51A - Scenery and Props for the Performing Arts
  +
TA 51B - Costume for the Performing Arts
  +
TA 51C - Lighting & Sound for the Performing Arts
   3 units
Physical Education 2 units

2nd Semester (15 units)

US and California Government
POLS 1 - American Government
. If US2 and US3 met then University Elective. 3 units
SJSU Studies Area S in US History.
HIST 170S - Topics in American History: American Identities and Institutions
meets US1 and Area S. If US1 met then a different Area S course. 3 units
SJSU Studies Area V
TA 127 - Contemporary Theatre
3 units
TA 116 - Directing
3 units
Upper Division Major Elective - see advisor 3 units

Year 2

3rd Semester (15 units)

SJSU Studies Area R 3 units
TA 55 - Intro to Design for Theatre
3 units
TA 120 - Theatre History
OR
TA 121 - Topics in Performance History
3 units
TA 128 - Introduction to Playwriting
3 units
Upper Division Major Elective - see advisor 3 units

4th Semester (16 units)

Complete combination (1 unit must be TA 191)
TA 117 - Practice in Acting or Directing
AND
TA 191 - Theatre Production Workshop
4 units
TA 153 - Costume Design for Performing Arts
OR
TA 154 - Scenic Design for Performing Arts
3 units
TA 170A - Introduction to Acting and Directing for the Camera
3 units
TA 198 - Internship
3 units
Upper Division Major Elective - see advisor 3 units

Roadmap Notes

A minimum of 40 upper division units must be completed for degree. This roadmap is a sample pathway. Check with a major advisor regarding the most appropriate course sequence for you. 60 units minimum will be transferred with this degree, however up to 70 transfer units can be applied to the lower division and lower division free electives if articulated.