THEATRE ARTS

The Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer (AA-T in Theatre Arts) includes theoretical and practical courses in all aspects of theatre, providing preparation in acting, directing, and technical theatre through productions.

The degree program allows for a course of study that expands and increases creativity.

It is a meaningful journey of personal discovery and self-expansion.

It connects the study of script analysis to creating complex characters or theatrical designs.

In addition, a solid foundation of fundamental skills learned through a variety of performance as well as technical theatre courses will help the student build confidence and emphasize the importance of responsibility, dedication, collaboration and commitment.

The AA-T in Theatre Arts degree provides lower division preparation for students planning to transfer into baccalaureate level Theatre Arts programs. The Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) is a special degree offered at California Community Colleges.

Students who earn an AA-T or AS-T degree are guaranteed admission to a campus within the California State University (CSU) system, although not necessarily to a specific campus or major.

Students who complete an AA-T or AS-T are given priority consideration when applying to a particular program that is similar to the student’s community college major and will be given a special GPA advantage when applying to CSU impacted campuses or majors.

Students who are planning to pursue an AA-T or AS-T are strongly advised to meet with a counselor for additional information about this transfer program. The Cuesta College AA-T/AS-T degree requires:

(1) Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:

(A) California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). (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. (2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. (3) Earning a “C” or better grade in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.

A "P" (Pass) grade is an acceptable grade for courses in the major..