This degree provides students with foundational training in acting, voice, movement,
character development, and script analysis. Whether looking to transfer to a four-year
university or for a pathway into the entertainment industry, students gain practical
experience and critical skills through hands-on performances and coursework. This
program emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and professional growth, offering a
dynamic and supportive environment for aspiring actors to hone their craft and build
their portfolios.
The Associate of Arts degree is granted to students who have completed at least 12
semester units of the required 60-degree applicable semester units at Glendale Community
College. The required 60 semester units must include all of the following: (1) Completion
of the courses required in the major or area of emphasis with a grade of “C” or better,
or a “P” grade. (2) Completion of one of the following general education patterns:
GCC General Education Requirements or the California General Education Transfer Curriculum
(Cal-GETC) requirements. (3) A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the required 60 semester units.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to apply fundamental acting
techniques, including voice, movement, and character development, in staged performances;
evaluate scripts, character motivation, and thematic elements while providing constructive
critiques of personal and peer performances; identify fundamental acting techniques,
theatrical terminology, and key historical developments in theatre; and recognize
theatre as a collaborative art form and effectively contribute to ensemble work.
Associate of Arts Program Map
| REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR |
UNITS |
| THTR 101 |
Introduction to Theatre |
3
|
| THTR 103 |
Acting Fundamentals I |
3
|
| THTR 104 |
Acting Fundamentals II |
3 |
| THTR 107 |
Drama Heritage: Play Structure, Form, and Analysis |
3
|
| THTR 111 |
Voice for the Actor |
3 |
| MOVEMENT AND DEVISED WORKS - CHOOSE THREE UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING |
| DANCE 125 |
Tap Dance I |
1.5
|
| DANCE 145 |
Movement for Musical Theatre |
1.5 |
| DANCE 190 |
Beginning Yoga |
1.5 |
| THTR 112 |
Movement for Actors |
3 |
| THTR 113 |
Community Theatre for Social Change |
3 |
|
THEATRE PERFORMANCE - CHOOSE FOUR UNITS FORM THE FOLLOWING
|
| THTR 160 |
Rehearsal & Performance in Musical Theatre Production |
2-4 |
| THTR 161 |
Rehearsal & Performance in Classical Theatre Production |
2-4 |
| THTR 162 |
Rehearsal & Performance in Modern Theatre Production |
2-4 |
| THTR 163 |
Rehearsal & Performance in Contemporary Theatre Production |
2-4 |
| THTR 164 |
Rehearsal & Performance in New Works & Experimental Theatre Production |
2-4 |
| CHOOSE THREE UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING |
| ENGL 125 |
Shakespeare |
3
|
| HUMAN 117 |
Creativity and Culture |
3
|
| MUSIC 135 |
Voice Training I |
2 |
| MUSIC 170 |
Music Theatre Workshop |
3 |
| THTR 102 |
Theatre History |
3
|
| THTR 106 |
Introduction to Theatrical Directing |
3 |
|
THTR 109
&
THTR 110
|
Stage Make-up I
&
Stage Make-up II |
2
&
1 |
| THTR 140 |
Introduction for Performance for the Camera |
3 |
| THTR 155 |
Introduction to Playwriting |
3 |
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED |
25 |
Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC or GCC General Education. Elective
units may be used to reach the 60-unit degree requirement.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR
FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
| Spring 2026 |
GCC Catalog Addendum 2025-2026 |
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Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented
above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor
or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see
the catalog from that year.
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