Associate Degrees
Theater Arts – AA Degree
The Theatre Arts Department provides students the opportunity to broaden their liberal arts education, gain practical experience for professional theater work, and prepare for continued higher education. One major production is offered each year utilizing Laney’s outstanding theater training program. The Theatre Arts major offers the fundamental study and understanding of the theater. This allows students to develop their practical skills and talents as well as their intellectual ability to think creatively and critically.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate the fundamental performance and technical production processes for the theatre arts
2. Articulate the historical and cultural dimensions of theatre, including the works of leading playwrights, actors, directors, and designers, past and present.
3. Develop a clear understanding of the interaction between script, actor, and audience and the areas of scenery, lighting, sound, and costume.
Career Opportunities
Acting Directing Stage Managing Crew Lighting design
Theater Arts – AA-T Degree
The Associate in Arts Degree in Theatre Arts for Transfer (AA-T THART) is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer with junior status and priority admission to a local CSU campus to a program or major in theater arts or similar major for completion of a baccalaureate degree.
Students are required to complete:
Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
(A) The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education – Breadth Requirements.
(B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Students must earn a C (or “P”) or better for each course in the major or area of emphasis.
No more than 60 semester units are required. The Associate in Arts Degree in Theatre Arts for Transfer (AA-T THART) will also assist theater major students to transfer to a U.C. or other baccalaureate institutions. Students are advised to consult with a counselor to verify transfer requirements.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate the fundamental performance and technical production processes for the theatre arts
2. Aarticulate the historical and cultural dimensions of theatre, including the works of leading playwrights, actors, directors, and designers, past and present.
3. Develop a clear understanding of the interaction between script, actor, and audience and the areas of scenery, lighting, sound, and costume.
Career Opportunities
Acting Directing Stage Managing Crew Lighting design
