Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts – THA Associate Degree for Transfer Roadmap

This is a sample pathway for students who transfer to San Francisco State University in the current Bulletin year with the AA-T in Theatre Arts. Three lower-division units in the major (TH A 130) and all lower-division GE requirements have been satisfied. Additional units in the major may have been satisfied. Check with a major advisor about the most appropriate course sequence. Degree completion guaranteed in 60 units; see the Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) section for more information.

Plan of Study Grid
First Semester		Units
TH A 101	Orientation to Theatre Arts (Major Core)	3
GE Area UD-B: Upper-Division Physical and/or Life Sciences		3
GE Area UD-D: Upper-Division Social Sciences		3
US History		3
or University Elective if US History met before transfer
University Elective		3
	Units	15
Second Semester
TH A 301	Landmarks in Drama: Research and Writing for Theatre Majors (Major Core)	3
TH A 405GW	Analyzing and Writing About Theatre - GWAR (Major Core)	3
Area of Focus (18 units) - Take Two ¹		6
U.S. and California Government		3
or University Elective if US/CA Government met before transfer
	Units	15
Third Semester
TH A 302	Foundational Skills in Theatre and Dance Production (Major Core)	3
TH A 401	Global Theatre History I (Major Core)	3
Area of Focus (18 units) - Take Two ¹		6
GE Area UD-C: Upper-Division Arts and/or Humanities		3
	Units	15
Fourth Semester
TH A 303	Production Support for Theatre and Dance Performance (Major Core)	3
TH A 402	Global Theatre History II (Major Core)	3
Select One (Major Core):		3
TH A 515	Leadership and Organization for Production
TH A 519	Theatre Management
Area of Focus (18 units) – Take Two ¹		6
	Units	15
	Total Units	60

Areas of Focus (18 units)

The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts offers three focus areas: Performance, Play Development and Dramaturgy, and Design and Technical Theatre. Each area of focus has an advised set of foundation courses and a selection of advised electives.

Performance

Foundation (9 units)

TH A 125 Movement I: Skills (3 units)
TH A 223 Voice I: Skills (3 units)
TH A 230 Acting Workshop II (3 units)

Electives (9 units)
Select 9 units from the following:
TH A 304 Focus on Acting (1 unit)
TH A 307 The Singing Actor: Exploring Music through the Craft of Acting (2 units)
TH A 318/MUS 313 Voice Major Applied Instruction (1 unit)
TH A 330 Acting Workshop III (3 units)
TH A 335 Rehearsal and Performance Techniques (1 unit)
TH A 340 Principles of Directing (3 units)
TH A 341 History of Directing (3 units)
TH A 408 Performance Styles in Asia and the Asian Diaspora (3 units)
TH A 433 Musical Theatre Workshop (3 units)
TH A 435 Theatrical Audition (1 unit)
TH A 437 Audition Techniques for Musical Theatre (3 units)
TH A 440 Acting/Directing Workshop (3 units)
TH A 452 Theatre Pedagogy (3 units)
TH A 454 The Business of Acting (3 units)
TH A 460 Play Development Workshop (3 units)
TH A 530 Acting: The Play (3 units)
TH A 531 Styles of Acting (3 units)
TH A 605 Writing and Performing Monologues (3 units)
TH A 690 Brown Bag Theatre Company (3 units)

Play Development and Dramaturgy

Select Four:
TH A 406 The Art of Comedy (3 units)
TH A 408 Performance Styles in Asia and the Asian Diaspora (3 units)
TH A 460 Play Development Workshop (3 units)
TH A 605 Writing and Performing Monologues (3 units)
TH A 660 Advanced Play Development Workshop (3 units)
Plus an additional 6 units selected on advisement

Design and Technical Theatre

Foundation (8 units)

TH A 305 Design Graphics for Stage and Screen (3 units)
Select One:
TH A 504 Historical Styles for the Theater: Decor (3 units)
TH A 505 Historical Styles for the Theater: Clothing (3 units)

Electives (12 units)
Select from the following:
TH A 323 Light Board Operation (1 unit)
TH A 324 Light and Performance: Translating Real World Lighting Environments to the Stage, Dance, and Opera (3 units)
TH A 410 Scene Design for Stage and Screen (3 units)
TH A 411 Costume Design for Stage and Screen (3 units)
TH A 413 Stage Lighting Design I (3 units)
TH A 414 Technical Direction (3 units)
TH A 415 Sound Design in Theatre (2 units)
TH A 609 Introduction to Computer Aided Drawing for Theatrical Applications (3 units)
TH A 610 Practicum in Theatre (3 units)
TH A 711 Collaborative Processes in Theatre (3 units)
TH A 712 Portfolio Development (1 unit)
TH A 740 Play Production Concepts (3 units)

To Do at SF State:

Enough total units to reach 120 minimum for graduation; 30 units minimum at the upper-division level; to include the following:

University-Wide Requirements: 9-15 units

American Institutions (0-6 units): US History, US Government, and California State and Local Government requirements if not taken before transfer.
Upper-Division GE Areas B, C, and D (9 units): Courses required for the major may double-count if approved for UD GE.
Students entering the major with the AA-T in Theatre Arts are not required to fulfill SF State Studies requirements.
Complementary Studies: Consult with a department advisor on how transfer units and SF State units can be applied to ensure degree completion within 60 units.

Drama (Theatre Arts) Major: 42 units

TH A 130 met before transfer - required for ADT.

Core (24 units)
Area of Emphasis (18 units) – Consult with a major advisor. Three areas of emphasis are offered: Performance, Play Development and Dramaturgy, and Design and Technical Theatre.

University Electives: 3 or More Units

Depends on course choices made at the community college, how transferred units are applied to the requirements above, and course choices at SF State. Some courses may meet more than one requirement, e.g., in both UD GE and the major.