About Theatre Arts
Do you love the theatre and acting? CCSF's Theatre Arts program offers students training in everything from acting and improv to set design and stage management.
Start your theatre career at CCSF where you will feel challenged and supported as you push your theatrical desires to new levels.
Explore Potential Careers
Studying Theatre Arts can lead to a variety of different jobs or career paths. Below are just some of the many options you will have!
- Actor/Actress
- Stage Manager
- Set Designer
- Costume Designer
- Director
- Producer
- Playwright
- Screenwriter
Program Options
Click on the degree or certificate you're interested in earning to see a sample map of courses to take to complete your goal from start to finish.
Please note that the course maps provided are just an example to help you get started. Please meet with a counselor to personalize the plan to you and your Academic goals.
View Requirements in College Catalog
Semester 1
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Notes |
|---|
| TH A 30 | Introduction to Theatre Arts | 3 | |
| TH A 150A | Beginning Acting Fundamentals | 3 | |
| ENGL 1A + 1AS | University-Parallel Reading and Composition + Support | 4 | |
| CSU GE Area E | Lifelong Learning and Self-Development | 3 | |
| Additional CSU Transferable Units | | 3 | |
Total Units: 16-18
Semester 2
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Notes |
|---|
| Additional Major Requirement- select 3 units from Group 1 or Group 2 | (See Counselor) | 3 | |
| CSU GE Area B4 | Math / Quantitative Reasoning | 3-8 | |
| CSU GE Area A3 | Critical Thinking | 3-4 | |
| POLS 1 | U.S. Government | 3 | |
| Additional CSU Transferable Units | | 3 | |
Total Units: 15-21
Semester 3
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Notes |
|---|
| Additional Major Requirement | (See Counselor) | 3-4 | |
| Additional Major Requirement | (See Counselor) | 3-4 | |
| CSU GE Area C2 | Humanities | 3-5 | |
| CSU GE Area D | Social Sciences | 3 | |
| CSU GE Area B1 | Physical Science | 3-6 | |
| CSU GE Area B3 | Lab Activity (To Be Taken with Course from B1 or B2) | 1 | |
Total Units: 16-23
Semester 4
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Notes |
|---|
| Additional Major Requirement | (See Counselor) | 3-4 | |
| CSU GE Area A1 | Oral Communication | 3 | |
| CSU GE Area D | Social Sciences | 3 | |
| CSU GE Area B2 | Life Science | 3-6 | |
| CSU Graduation Requirement Group 2 | (See Counselor) | 3 | |
Total Units: 15-19
View Requirements in College Catalog
Required courses:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Notes |
|---|
| TH A 150A | Beginning Acting Fundamentals | 3 | Fall & Spring |
| TH A 153A | Beginning Improvisation | 3 | Fall & Spring |
| TH A 154A | Beginning Acting For The Camera | 3 | Fall Only |
| TH A 160A | Beginning Vocal Production and Audition | 3 | Spring Only |
Total Units: 12
Choose any combination of four (4) elective units from the following
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Notes |
|---|
| TH A 107A | Introduction to Directing for the Theatre | 3 | Fall Only |
| TH A 152C | Performance Projects: Contemporary Plays | 3 | Fall Only |
| TH A 170A | Beginning Shakespeare for Actors | 3 | Fall Only |
| TH A 201A | Ensemble Role Comedy - Play Rehearsal and Presentation | 1 | Spring Only |
| TH A 201B | Supporting Role Comedy - Play Rehearsal Presentation | 2 | Spring Only |
| TH A 201C | Principal Role Comedy - Play Rehearsal and Presentation | 3 | Spring Only |
| TH A 202A | Ensemble Role Drama - Play Rehearsal and Presentation | 1 | Spring Only |
| TH A 202B | Supporting Role Drama - Play Rehearsal Presentation | 2 | Spring Only |
| TH A 202C | Principal Role Drama - Play Rehearsal and Presentation | 3 | Spring Only |
| TH A 203A | Ensemble Role Classical - Play Rehearsal Presentation | 1 | Spring Only |
| TH A 203B | Supporting Role Classic - Play Rehearsal Presentation | 2 | Spring Only |
| TH A 203C | Principal Role Classic - Play Rehearsal and Presentation | 3 | Spring Only |
| TH A 204A | Ensemble Role Tragedy - Play Rehearsal Presentation | 1 | Spring Only |
| TH A 204B | Supporting Role Tragedy - Play Rehearsal Presentation | 2 | Spring Only |
| TH A 204C | Principal Role Tragedy - Play Rehearsal and Presentation | 3 | Spring Only |
Total Units: 4 - 6
Overall Total Units: 16 - 18
Transfer Options
The program coursework you complete at City College will satisfy lower-division requirements for related majors at several colleges and universities. Start planning your transfer by exploring Theatre Arts programs at the following institutions:
- San Francisco State University
- UC Berkeley
- UC Davis
Have questions about transfer? Visit the Transfer Center for help, transfer information, and/or to speak with college representatives.
