Drama & Theater Arts Pre-Major

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Summary

Prepare for a major in Drama & Theater Arts by taking recommended courses to fulfill the requirements of a transfer degree.

The study of Drama and Theater Arts encompasses knowledge of dramatic literature, the history of theatrical production, theatrical performance and the role of theater arts in society. Students learn to analyze, interpret and critique dramatic literature and performances. In addition, students often specialize in a specific area of theatrical study, such as lighting, directing or costume design among others.

The Associate in Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) is part of Shoreline’s General Transfer program and is designed to meet the first two years of requirements of most four-year degrees.

Completion Award
Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement
Length of Study
90 Credits
Starting Quarter
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Location
On Campus

This program option is designed to support Shoreline’s general education outcomes: 

  • Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning:  Students will demonstrate college-level skills and knowledge in applying the principles of mathematics and logic. 
  • Communication Skills:  Students will read, write, speak in, and listen to college-level English. Effective communication incorporates awareness of the social nature of communication and the effects of ethnicity, age, culture, gender, sexual orientation, and ability on sending and receiving oral, non-verbal, and written messages. 
  • Multicultural Understanding:  Students will demonstrate understanding of issues related to race, social class, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities, and culture and the role these issues play in the distribution of power and privilege in the United States. 
  • Information Literacy:  Students will access, use, and evaluate information in a variety of formats, keeping in mind social, legal, and ethical issues surrounding information access in today’s society. 
  • General Intellectual Abilities:  Students will think critically within a discipline, identify connections and relationships among disciplines, and use an integrated approach to analyze new situations. 
  • Global Awareness:  Students will demonstrate understanding and awareness of issues related to, and consequences of, the growing global interdependence of diverse societies by integrating knowledge from multiple disciplines. Students will describe how social, cultural, political, and economic values and norms interact.

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Students majoring in Drama and Theater develop the knowledge and skills that apply to a variety of careers and work environment. Graduates often enter the world of theater, television, film and digital media production to work as actors, performers, playwrights, directors, writers and designers. Knowledge of drama and theater can also transfer into other professions such as teaching, business, public relations, journalism, fundraising, advertising, marketing and sales. Potential employers include: community and regional theaters, touring companies, television and film studios, radio stations, amusement parks, arts councils, public and private schools, colleges and universities, performing arts centers, businesses and industry, publishing companies, newspapers and magazines, advertising agencies and nonprofit organizations.

Estimated Tuition & Fees

(does not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs)

Per Quarter
2022-2023		 WA-Resident Non-WA resident,
US citizen, &
Eligible non-citizen
On Campus		 Non-WA resident
Non-US citizen¹		 Non-WA resident, US citizen
Online Only
1 credit $150.18 $246.87 $337.97 $166.09
5 credits $658.90 $1,142.35 $1,597.85 $738.45
12 credits (full-time) $1,418.96 $2,393.98 $3,312.20 $1,579.76
15 credits $1,592.00 $2,579.20 $3,508.25 $1,755.35

¹ Includes all International Students, both on campus and overseas online

Additional Fees
Approximately $20 - $120 per quarter, depending on courses selected

Ways to pay for school

Federal aid, scholarships, grants, and more are available to help you pay for school.

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