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Theatre Arts, Acting-Directing Emphasis A.A. Degree

This program map represents one possible path for completing this program. Please see a counselor to create an educational plan that is customized to meet your needs. This path is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2023-24
Total Units:
60-61

First Year

Semester 1

15-16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
TA 300
Introduction to the Theatre
3
I
Maj
TA 302
History and Theory of the Theatre I
3
GE
Social and Behavioral Sciences
3
VB
GE
INDIS 313 *
Freshman Seminar
3
IIIB
GE
ENGWR 300 ** / 488 H / ESLW 340
College Composition
3-4
IIA

*INDIS 313 - Freshman Seminar is specifically designed for First Time in College students. If you\'re not a First Time in College student, please select a GE course from SCC General Education Area IIIb, such as HCD 310-College Success.


**If you don\'t place directly in ENGWR 300 (check your e-Services account), you will need to take ENGWR 80/ENGWR 300 combo course.


***Electives may include any courses numbered 100-499.

Semester 2

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
TA 342
Introduction to Acting
3
Maj
TA 303
History and Theory of the Theatre II
3
ME
*Major Elective
3
GE
Physical Education
1
IIIA
GE
MATH 300 **
Introduction to Mathematical Ideas
3
IIB
Elec
*** Elective
2

*Major Elective - A minimum of 9 units from the following (choose 3 units this semester): TAFILM 360, TA 308, TA 356+, TA 360+, TA 364, TA 370, TA 395, TA 423+, TA 437, TA 452, TA 454, TA 455, TAP 300, TAP 301+, TAP 302+, TAP 303+, TAP 320, TAP 321+, TAP 322+, TAP 323+, TAP 340, TAP 341+, TAP 342+, TAP 343+, TAP 360, TAP 361+, TAP 362+, TAP 363+, TAP 380, TAP 381+, TAP 382+, TAP 383+.

+ Prerequisite for TA 356: TA 350 or 351 with a grade of "C" or better

+ Prerequisite for TA 360: TA 350 with a grade of "C" or better

+ Prerequisite for TA 423: TA 420 with a grade of "C" or better

+ Prerequisite for TAP 301, TAP 321, TAP 341 & TAP 381: TAP 300, 320, 340, 360, or 380 with a grade of "C" or better

+ Prerequisite for TAP 302, TAP 322, TAP 342 & TAP 382: TAP 301, 321, 341, 361, or 381 with a grade of "C" or better

+ Prerequisite for TAP 303, TAP 323, TAP 343 & TAP 383: TAP 302, 322, 342, 362, or 382 with a grade of "C" or better


**If you don\'t place directly in MATH 300 (check your e-Services account), you will need to take MATHS 95/MATH 300 combo course.


***Electives may include any courses numbered 100-499.

Second Year

Semester 3

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
TA 350
Theory and Techniques of Acting I
3
ME
*Major Elective
3
GE
Natural Sciences
3
IV
GE
American Institutions
3
VA
Elec
**Elective
3

*Major Elective - A minimum of 9 units from the following (choose 3 units this semester not already completed in a previous semester): TAFILM 360, TA 308, TA 356+, TA 360+, TA 364, TA 370, TA 395, TA 423+, TA 437, TA 452, TA 454, TA 455, TAP 300, TAP 301+, TAP 302+, TAP 303+, TAP 320, TAP 321+, TAP 322+, TAP 323+, TAP 340, TAP 341+, TAP 342+, TAP 343+, TAP 360, TAP 361+, TAP 362+, TAP 363+, TAP 380, TAP 381+, TAP 382+, TAP 383+.

+ Prerequisite for TA 356: TA 350 or 351 with a grade of "C" or better

+ Prerequisite for TA 360: TA 350 with a grade of "C" or better

+ Prerequisite for TA 423: TA 420 with a grade of "C" or better

+ Prerequisite for TAP 301, TAP 321, TAP 341 & TAP 381: TAP 300, 320, 340, 360, or 380 with a grade of "C" or better

+ Prerequisite for TAP 302, TAP 322, TAP 342 & TAP 382: TAP 301, 321, 341, 361, or 381 with a grade of "C" or better

+ Prerequisite for TAP 303, TAP 323, TAP 343 & TAP 383: TAP 302, 322, 342, 362, or 382 with a grade of "C" or better


**Electives may include any courses numbered 100-499.

Semester 4

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
TA 351 +
Theory and Techniques of Acting II
3
ME
TA 420 / 422
Major Elective
3
ME
*Major Elective
3
GE
Ethnic/Multicultural Studies
3
VI
Elec
**Elective
3

+ Prerequisite for TA 351: TA 350 with grades of "C" or better


*Major Elective - A minimum of 9 units from the following (choose 3 units this semester not already completed in a previous semester): TAFILM 360, TA 308, TA 356+, TA 360+, TA 364, TA 370, TA 395, TA 423+, TA 437, TA 452, TA 454, TA 455, TAP 300, TAP 301+, TAP 302+, TAP 303+, TAP 320, TAP 321+, TAP 322+, TAP 323+, TAP 340, TAP 341+, TAP 342+, TAP 343+, TAP 360, TAP 361+, TAP 362+, TAP 363+, TAP 380, TAP 381+, TAP 382+, TAP 383+.

+ Prerequisite for TA 356: TA 350 or 351 with a grade of "C" or better

+ Prerequisite for TA 360: TA 350 with a grade of "C" or better

+ Prerequisite for TA 423: TA 420 with a grade of "C" or better

+ Prerequisite for TAP 301, TAP 321, TAP 341 & TAP 381: TAP 300, 320, 340, 360, or 380 with a grade of "C" or better

+ Prerequisite for TAP 302, TAP 322, TAP 342 & TAP 382: TAP 301, 321, 341, 361, or 381 with a grade of "C" or better

+ Prerequisite for TAP 303, TAP 323, TAP 343 & TAP 383: TAP 302, 322, 342, 362, or 382 with a grade of "C" or better


**Electives may include any courses numbered 100-499.

Legend

  • (H) - Honors
  • Elec - Elective
  • GE - General Education
  • Maj - Required Core
  • ME - Major Elective

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to ensure that what is listed in the SCC Program Paths are accurate.  The courses, the course sequencing, and the programs are subject to change without notice by the administration of the Los Rios Community College District and Sacramento City College at the discretion of the district and Sacramento City College. Further, Sacramento City College reserves the right to amend any course or program.

PLEASE SEE AN SCC COUNSELOR.

AA/AS Requirements

Associate Degrees require the following:

  1. Completion of a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 ("C" average). A minimum of 12 units must be completed at Sacramento City College.
  2. Completion of each required course with a grade of "C" or better for a major offered at Sacramento City College. 
  3. Completion of Sacramento City College\'s general education requirements – Area I; Area II(a) and II(b); Area III(a) and III(b), or Area III(c); Area IV; Area V; and Area VI – with an overall 2.0 GPA.
  4. Completion of all three competency requirements (reading, writing, and mathematics).

Students with Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate Credit (IB) test scores should notify their Counselor to learn more about how test scores may be used for credit.


Exception: Students who possess a bachelor\'s (BA/BS) or higher degree from a college or university accredited through a regional accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) are deemed to have satisfied both the general education and graduation competency requirements for an AA/AS degree. Degrees from accredited institutions outside of the US will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Placement Information

Support courses required for English and Math per placement.  Check your e-Services account under “Academic Records”  to determine your placements. 

Published December 04, 2023

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