Theatre, Fine Arts, AA

Program Code: Theater-AA

This is a draft edition of the 2026-2027 catalog. Information is subject to change.

Program Description

The Associate of Arts, Fine Arts, Theatre degree provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to build exciting careers in the performing arts and beyond. Students can choose between Performance and Production tracks to hone skills on-stage and off, whether transferring to a 4-year institution or launching a career in just two years.

Theatre Career Map

Recommended Course Schedule

Plan of Study Grid
1st semesterUnits
ENG 101
or ENG 100
or ENG 113
 Composition I
or Composition Enhanced
or Composition I for International and Multilingual Students
 3
Mathematics 4 3
Foreign Language or electives 6 4
THTR 100 Introduction to Theatre 3
THTR 105 Introduction to Acting I (Performance Track) 3
THTR 209
or THTR 176
or THTR 276
 Theatre Practicum
or Musical Theatre Workshop I
or Musical Theatre Workshop II
 1
 Semester Total17
2nd semester
ENG 102 Composition II 3
Foreign Language or Electives 6 4
THTR 204 Theatre Technology I (Performance track) 3
THTR 209
or THTR 176
or THTR 276
 Theatre Practicum
or Musical Theatre Workshop I
or Musical Theatre Workshop II
 1
THTR 200 Introduction to Design/Technology (Production Track) 3
or  
THTR 205 Introduction to Acting II (Performance track) 3
 Semester Total14
3rd semester
Science 4 3
Social Science/U.S and Nevada Constitutions 5 3
Foreign Language or Electives 6 3
THTR 199 Play Structure & Analysis 3
THTR 209
or THTR 176
or THTR 276
 Theatre Practicum
or Musical Theatre Workshop I
or Musical Theatre Workshop II
 1
THTR 240 Acting for the Camera (Performance Track) 3
or  
THTR 235 Design Aesthetics (Production Track) 3
 Semester Total16
4th semester
Foreign Language 6 3
Science 4 3
THTR 210 Theatre: a Cultural Context 3
THTR 209
or THTR 176
or THTR 276
 Theatre Practicum
or Musical Theatre Workshop I
or Musical Theatre Workshop II
 1
THTR 230 Voice & Movement I - Technique ((Voice & Movement for the Actor I) Performance Track) 3
or  
THTR 232 Children's Theatre 3
 Semester Total13
 Total Units60
4

See approved General Education list for the AA/AS Degree.

5

See program recommendations or requirements.

6

See approved Foreign Language list for the AA Degree.

Program Requirements

Associate of Arts degrees are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university.  

To earn an AA degree, students must:

  1. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (see requirements for graduation.)
  2. Complete a minimum of 15 units within the college.
  3. Satisfy General Education requirements for the AA.
  4. Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
General Education Requirements
English3-6
Must include ENG 102 or ENG 114 1
Fine Arts3
Required:
THTR 210
Theatre: a Cultural Context
Humanities3
Required:
THTR 100
Introduction to Theatre
Mathematics3
MATH 120
Fundamentals of College Mathematics (or higher)
Science6
Social Science3
Recommended:
CH 203
American Experiences and Constitutional Change
Additional College Requirements
Diversity[3]
Required:
THTR 210
Theatre: a Cultural Context 2
Foreign Language0-14
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions[3]
Recommended:
CH 203
American Experiences and Constitutional Change 2
Degree Core Requirements
THTR 105Introduction to Acting I3
THTR 199Play Structure & Analysis3
THTR 204Theatre Technology I3
THTR 209Theatre Practicum4
or THTR 176 Musical Theatre Workshop I
or THTR 276 Musical Theatre Workshop II
Performance Track9
THTR 205
Introduction to Acting II
THTR 230
Voice & Movement I - Technique (Voice & Movement for the Actor I)
THTR 240
Acting for the Camera
Production Track9
THTR 200
Introduction to Design/Technology
THTR 232
Children's Theatre
THTR 235
Design Aesthetics
Elective Requirements 30-14
THTR 175
Introduction to Musical Theatre Literature
THTR 176
Musical Theatre Workshop I
THTR 180
Cinema as Art and Communication
THTR 198
Special Topics in Theatre
THTR 258
Theatre Experience and Travel
THTR 295
Independent Study: Theatre
MUS 101
Music Fundamentals
MUS 105
Vocal Techniques
DAN 132
Jazz Dance (Beginning)
DAN 135
Ballet, Beginning
DAN 138
Modern Dance, Beginning
DAN 238
Modern Dance Intermediate
IDS 299
General Internship Program
Total Units60
1

If you place into ENG 102 or ENG 114, the additional 3 required units will become elective credit.

2

Course may also count toward degree requirements. Please consult with Academic Advising.

3

Students transferring to UNR should consult with an advisor regarding elective course selection.

Program Outcomes

Students completing the degree will:

PSLO1: Using appropriate terminology, articulate the different roles within a theatrical production and their contribution to the final performance.

PSLO2: Analyze text as it applies to various creative roles within the theatre, including performance and design.

PLSO3: Apply practical skills as a member of a theatrical production team at a foundational level.

PLSO4: Demonstrate professional conduct and collaboration in accordance with industry standards.

Transfer Agreements

AA/AS degrees are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university. General information about general transfer agreements can be found on the Academic Advising website. Students who intend to transfer to another college or university should speak with a TMCC Academic Advisor and consult with that institution. The transfer institution determines how TMCC courses will transfer. TMCC has agreements with the following institutions towards a bachelor's degree in the same or similar discipline.