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Theatre Arts AA-T Degree - Technical/Cal-GETC

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability. For counseling appointments call 916.608.6510. 

Total Units:
55-62

First Year

Semester 1

15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
TA 300
Introduction to the Theatre or
3
F, S
3A
TA 302
History and Theory of the Theatre I
3
F, S
3A
Humanities Z
3
F, S
3B
TA 420
Stagecraft
3
F, S
ENGL C1000 Z
Academic Reading and Writing or
3
F, S
1A
ENGL C1000H
Academic Reading and Writing - Honors
3
F, S
1A
Oral Communication Z
3
F, S
1C
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

Semester 2

13-16 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
TA 424
Advanced Technical Theatre
3
TA 420
F, S
TAP Elective: See List Below 2
1-3
F, S
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing or
3
Engl C1000 or C1000H
F, S
1B
ENGL C1001H
Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors or
3
Engl C1000 or C1000H
F, S
1B
ENGWR 301
College Composition and Literature or
3
Engl C1000 or C1000H
F, S
1B
ENGWR 481
Honors College Composition and Literature
3
Engl C1000 or C1000H
F, S
1B
MATH 300 Z
Introduction to Mathematical Ideas or
3
F, S
2
See List Below 1 Z
3-4
F, S
2
Ethnic Studies Z
3
F, S
6
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

1Math List: 

MATH 310: Mathematical Discovery (3 units) 

STAT 300: Introduction to Probability and Statistics (4 units) 

PSYC 330: Introduction to Statistics for Behavioral Science (3 units)


2Technical Production Theater TAP List: (Maximum of 3 units.) 

Modern Technical Production levels I-IV(1-3 units): TAP300, 301, 302, 310, 311, 312, 313

Classical Technical Production I, II, III, IV (1-3 units): TAP 330,331, 332, 333

Musical Technical Production I, II, III, IV (1-3 units): TAP 350, 351, 352, 353

Children’s Theatre Technical Production I, II, III, IV (1-3 units): TAP 370, 371, 372, 373

Repertory and Touring Technical Production I, II, III (1-3 units): TAP 390, 391, 392

Second Year

Semester 3

14-16 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
TAP Elective: See List Below 2
1-3
F, S
TA 422
Stage Lighting or
3
F, S
TA 430
Costume Construction
3
F, S
POLS C1000 Z
American Government and Politics
3
F, S
4
Biological Science Z
3
F, S
5B
Science Lab 1 Z
1
F, S
5C
TA 340
Beginning Acting or
3
F, S
TA 350
Theory and Techniques of Acting I
3
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

1Science Laboratory must correspond to either the Physical Sciences or Biological Science lecture course. Related lecture courses must be completed prior to or concurrently with lab courses

2Technical Production Theater TAP List: (Maximum of 3 units.) 

Modern Technical Production levels I-IV(1-3 units): TAP 310, 311, 312, 313

Classical Technical Production I, II, III, IV (1-3 units): TAP 330,331, 332, 333

Musical Technical Production I, II, III, IV (1-3 units): TAP 350, 351, 352, 353

Children’s Theatre Technical Production I, II, III, IV (1-3 units): TAP 370, 371, 372, 373

Repertory and Touring Technical Production I, II, III (1-3 units): TAP 390, 391, 392

Semester 4

13-15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
TA 422
Stage Lighting or
3
F, S
TA 430
Costume Construction
3
F, S
TAP Elective: See List Below 1
1-3
F, S
Arts or Humanities
3
F, S
HIST 310 Z
History of the United States (To 1877) or
3
F, S
4
HIST 311 Z
History of the United States (1865 - Present) or
3
F, S
4
HIST 331
Women in American History
3
F, S
4
Physical Science Z
3
F, S
5A
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

1Technical Production Theater TAP List: (Maximum of 3 units.) 

Modern Technical Production levels I-IV(1-3 units): TAP 310, 311, 312, 313

Classical Technical Production I, II, III, IV (1-3 units): TAP 330,331, 332, 333

Musical Technical Production I, II, III, IV (1-3 units): TAP 350, 351, 352, 353

Children’s Theatre Technical Production I, II, III, IV (1-3 units): TAP 370, 371, 372, 373

Repertory and Touring Technical Production I, II, III (1-3 units): TAP 390, 391, 392

Notes

  • See General Education requirements for: CSU or UC 
  • See ASSIST.ORG for the transfer requirements for the institution to which you plan to transfer. 
  • A transferable elective is defined as any class with a course number between 300 and 499. Electives may vary for the CSU and UC systems. 
  • U.S. History/American Ideals is a graduation requirement for all CSUs. 
  • Foreign Language may be required for CSU Sacramento IF student did not complete 3 years in high school. This requirement may vary at different colleges. 
  • Some English and Math courses have support courses (co-requisites). See your assessment results for more details.
  • Students may earn credit for College Entrance Board Advanced Placement (AP) tests with scores of 3, 4, or 5. AP scores can be used to meet Folsom Lake College associate degree general education , CSU,UC, and other 4 year University requirements --Check with your counselor to determine whether these test results will be accepted at the transfer institution of your choice.


Zero Textbook Costs (ZTC):

The Zero Textbook Costs designation and logo are added to any course that provides free access to all required instructional materials. These are typically shared with students through Canvas. Courses that are designated as ZTC may still require students to purchase supplemental materials such as lab coats, a calculator, art supplies, etc. See full definitions and searching tips on the Zero Textbook Costs page of the college website.

Catalog Year: 2025-2026

Published April 09, 2025

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