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AA Theatre Arts: Technical Theatre

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Admissions

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Program Recognition

Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts - Technical Theatre (program code SAC.TATEC.AA), a separate degree from SAC's Technical Theatre certificate and Theatre Performance AA

Training

The 22-27 unit major combines Stagecraft, Theatre History, Acting Fundamentals, Stage Management, design study, and production work

Design choices include lighting, costume design, or an introduction to technical theatre; elective options include sound design, stage makeup, showcase work, and theatre work experience

Performance & Productions

Students apply theatrical design to scripts and build practical experience supporting public performances with stage technologies

The program prepares students for work in stage, lighting, and sound technology, scenic carpentry, electrical production work, and stage management

Degree Flexibility

General education is required in addition to the major; SAC recommends counselor guidance when comparing this AA with the Theatre Arts AA-T for transfer

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

31%

Enrollment

22.5K

Earnings

$44K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$1,180

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$11,674

Before aid

Average net price

$3,133

After aid

Tuition And Payments · sac.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 28, 12:11 AM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts - Technical Theatre (program code SAC.TATEC.AA), a separate degree from SAC's Technical Theatre certificate and Theatre Performance AA

Training

The 22-27 unit major combines Stagecraft, Theatre History, Acting Fundamentals, Stage Management, design study, and production work

Design choices include lighting, costume design, or an introduction to technical theatre; elective options include sound design, stage makeup, showcase work, and theatre work experience

Performance & Productions

Students apply theatrical design to scripts and build practical experience supporting public performances with stage technologies

The program prepares students for work in stage, lighting, and sound technology, scenic carpentry, electrical production work, and stage management

Degree Flexibility

General education is required in addition to the major; SAC recommends counselor guidance when comparing this AA with the Theatre Arts AA-T for transfer

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts - Technical Theatre (program code SAC.TATEC.AA), a separate degree from SAC's Technical Theatre certificate and Theatre Performance AA

Training

The 22-27 unit major combines Stagecraft, Theatre History, Acting Fundamentals, Stage Management, design study, and production work

Design choices include lighting, costume design, or an introduction to technical theatre; elective options include sound design, stage makeup, showcase work, and theatre work experience

Performance & Productions

Students apply theatrical design to scripts and build practical experience supporting public performances with stage technologies

The program prepares students for work in stage, lighting, and sound technology, scenic carpentry, electrical production work, and stage management

Degree Flexibility

General education is required in addition to the major; SAC recommends counselor guidance when comparing this AA with the Theatre Arts AA-T for transfer

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Theatre Arts Technical Aa Degree · sac.edu

Good to Know

Application & Enrollment

Apply through the Santa Ana College application

Open-enrollment program with no separate arts application

Transfer Pathway

This is a transfer pathway degree built to transfer into a four-year program. Confirm which universities it articulates to, and which credits carry over, before you enroll.

What's The Process

Admission

No program audition, prescreen, portfolio review, or interview is published for admission

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

31%

Enrollment

22.5K

Earnings

$44K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$1,180

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$11,674

Before aid

Average net price

$3,133

After aid

Tuition And Payments · sac.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts - Technical Theatre (program code SAC.TATEC.AA), a separate degree from SAC's Technical Theatre certificate and Theatre Performance AA

Training

The 22-27 unit major combines Stagecraft, Theatre History, Acting Fundamentals, Stage Management, design study, and production work

Design choices include lighting, costume design, or an introduction to technical theatre; elective options include sound design, stage makeup, showcase work, and theatre work experience

Performance & Productions

Students apply theatrical design to scripts and build practical experience supporting public performances with stage technologies

The program prepares students for work in stage, lighting, and sound technology, scenic carpentry, electrical production work, and stage management

Degree Flexibility

General education is required in addition to the major; SAC recommends counselor guidance when comparing this AA with the Theatre Arts AA-T for transfer

Updated Aug 28, 12:11 AM