Theatre Arts, BA (2023-2024) (AA-T Theatre Arts)

The AA-T in Theatre Arts guarantees 60 transferable units and the completion of all lower division Core GE. This transfer degree will satisfy up to 18 units of lower division Theatre Arts coursework. The 18 units will include a course approved for TA 5 - Acting and 15 units of Theatre Arts electives.

Below is the path to the BA in Theatre Arts degree in 60 semester units for students who earn the AA-T in Theatre Arts.

Year 1 | Year 2

Year 1

1st Semester (14 units)

UDW Directed Self-Placement Exercise Completed
TA 100W - Writing Workshop: Theatre Arts 3 units (WID)
TA 11 - Script Analysis 3 units
TA 17 - Intermediate Acting 3 units
TA 51A and TA 51B and TA 51C 3 units
Physical Education 2 units

2nd Semester (15 units)

POLS 1 - American Government 3 units (US2+3)
- if US2+3 already satisfied, then take Lower or Upper Division University Elective(s)
HIST 170S (Area S+US1) OR a different SJSU Studies Area S if US1 already satisfied 3 units
TA 116 - Directing 3 units
TA 127 - Contemporary Theatre 3 units (Area V)
Upper Division Theatre Arts 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 Theatre Arts Elective (see advisor) 3 units

4th Semester (16 units)

TA 117 (1 unit) AND TA 191 (3 units) 4 total units
TA 151 , TA 153 , or TA 154 3 units
TA 170A - Introduction to Acting and Directing for the Camera 3 units
TA 198 - Internship 3 units
Upper Division Theatre Arts 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.