Bachelor of Arts in Drama – THA Associate Degree for Transfer Roadmap
This is a sample pathway for students who transfer to San Francisco State University in 2017–2018 with the AA-T in Theatre Arts. Three lower division units in the major (TH A 130) and all lower division GE requirements have been satisfied. Additional units in the major may have been satisfied. Check with a major advisor about the most appropriate course sequence. Degree completion guaranteed in 60 units; see the Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) section for more information.
| First Semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| TH A 205 | Introduction to Technical Theatre and Design 1 | 2 |
| Select One: | 3 | |
| Scenery and Properties Laboratory and Crew | ||
| Costuming and Makeup Laboratory and Crew | ||
| Lighting and Sound Laboratory and Crew | ||
| Select One: | 3 | |
| Theatre Backgrounds: 500 B.C. - 1642 | ||
| Theatre Backgrounds: 1642 - 1900 | ||
| Theatre Backgrounds: 1900 - Present | ||
| GE Area A: Written English Communication II (A4) | 3 | |
or University Elective if A4 met before transfer. |
||
| Upper Division GE: UD-B, UD-C, or UD-D 2 | 3 | |
| US History | 3 | |
or University Elective if US History before transfer |
||
| Units | 17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Select One: | 3 | |
| Theatre Backgrounds: 500 B.C. - 1642 | ||
| Theatre Backgrounds: 1642 - 1900 | ||
| Theatre Backgrounds: 1900 - Present | ||
| TH A 405GW | Writing about Theatre - GWAR | 3 |
| Major Emphasis – Take Two | 6 | |
| U.S. and California Government | 3 | |
or University Elective if US/CA Government met before transfer |
||
| Units | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| Select One: | 2 | |
| Scenery and Properties Laboratory and Crew | ||
| Costuming and Makeup Laboratory and Crew | ||
| Lighting and Sound Laboratory and Crew | ||
| TH A 515 | Leadership and Organization for Production | 3 |
| Major Emphasis – Take Two | 6 | |
| Upper Division GE: UD-B, UD-C, or UD-D 2 | 3 | |
| Units | 14 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| Select One: | 3 | |
| Theatre Backgrounds: 500 B.C. - 1642 | ||
| Theatre Backgrounds: 1642 - 1900 | ||
| Theatre Backgrounds: 1900 - Present | ||
| Major Core – Directing – See List | 3 | |
| Major Emphasis | 3 | |
| Major Emphasis | 3 | |
or University Elective if already satsified |
||
| Upper Division GE: UD-B, UD-C, or UD-D 2 | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 61 | |
| 1 | TH A 205 must be taken in combination with TH A 310 or TH A 312 or TH A 313. |
| 2 | Courses approved for UD-C also satisfy emphasis requirements (Play Development, Popular Theatre, Performance). |
To Do at SF State:
Enough total units to reach 120 minimum for graduation; 40 units minimum at the upper division level; to include the following:
University-Wide Requirements: 9–18 Units
- ENG 214 or equivalent A4 course (0–3 units) if not taken before transfer
- American Institutions (0–6 units): US History, US Government, California State and Local Government requirements if not taken before transfer
- Upper division GE areas B, C, D (9 units): See Note 2 above. Check for courses that satisfy both UD GE and major requirements.
- Students entering the major with the AA-T in Theatre Arts are not required to fulfill SF State Studies requirements.
- Complementary Studies: consult with a department advisor on how transfer units and/or SF State units can be applied to ensure degree completion within 60 units.
Drama (Theatre Arts) Major: 42 Units
TH A 130 met in transfer.
- Core (24 units)
- Area of Emphasis (18 units) – consult with a major advisor. Four areas of emphasis are offered: Technical Theatre and Design; Play Development and Dramaturgy; Popular Theatre; Performance.
University Electives: Zero or More Units
Depends on course choices made at the community college, how transferred units are applied to the requirements above, and course choices at SF State. Some courses may meet more than one requirement, e.g. in both UD GE and the major.
Major Core – Directing
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| TH A 340 | Principles of Directing | 3 |
| TH A 341 | History of Directing | 3 |
| TH A 460 | Play Development Workshop | 3 |
| TH A 531 | Styles of Acting | 3 |
