Technical Theater for Social Justice
Associate in Arts DTA
Two-year Degree
90 Units
Intiman Theatre and Seattle Central College have partnered to offer an Associate in Arts degree program, emphasis in Technical Theatre for Social Justice (TTSJ). As an associate degree direct transfer agreement (AA-DTA), you will be eligible to transfer to a four-year college or university if you so choose.
The emphasis is noted on your transcript and for students interested in careers behind the scenes in the entertainment industry. Coursework and hands-on training in technical theatre and film elements includes costume fabrication, stage lighting, projections, audio engineering, carpentry, and scenic painting, while studying topics such as contemporary moral problems, principles of environmental sustainability and applied social and cultural change.
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College Application Steps
Visit Enroll Now to learn more about how to apply (the application is always free).
Additional Program Specific Steps
- Apply to Seattle Central College (above).
- Submit an Intent to Join the Intiman TTSJ program.
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Program Information
The Technical Theater for Social Justice pathway can lead to various career opportunities.
Examples include:
Career titles and data are supplied by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). For current employment and wage estimates, please visit O*NET OnLine.
A Bachelor's degree or higher may be required for some careers listed above.
Once you complete this Associate degree, additional education opportunities include, but are not limited to:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Drama, Theater, Set Design, or a related field at a four-year college or university.
Seattle Central College has direct transfer agreements with four-year institutions throughout Washington state, including the University of Washington, Washington State University, and Seattle University. Drama from Central have also transferred to out-of-state institutions. Program and admissions requirements vary from college-to-college. Contact a Central advisor to create an educational plan tailored to transfer to the institution of your choice. You can use the College Navigator search engine to find Drama programs in Washington state or around the country.
The Technical Theatre for Social Justice pathway meets requirements for the Associate in Arts degree. A complete list of degree requirements is available on the AA Degree page under Program Requirements.
Units
The sample schedule and quarterly to-do list below will help you explore courses and complete tasks on time. The sample schedule assumes a fall quarter start. Please work with your advisor to create a customized education plan that meets your goals.
Before you begin:
- Please visit the Enroll Now page for everything you need to do.
- Review the Academic Calendar for key enrollment dates.
- If you need help with the Steps to Enroll, please contact the Academic Advising Center.
- Research and apply for grants and scholarships.
Quarter 1, 18 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL& 101 | English Composition I | 5 |
| DRMA& 101 | Introduction to Theatre | 5 |
| DRMA 131 | Introduction to Technical Theater | 5 |
| HDC 101 | Orientation to College Success | 3 |
Quarter 2, 15 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL& 102 | Composition II | 5 |
| DRMA 140 | Technical Theatre Skills I | 5 |
| HUM 105 | Intercultural Communication | 5 |
Quarter 3, 15 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| DRMA 141 | Tech Theatre Skills II | 5 |
| Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning | 5 | |
| PHIL 102 | Contemporary Moral Problems | 5 |
Quarter 4, 20 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 250 | Applied Social and Cultural Change | 5 |
| ENVS& 101 | Intro to Environmental Science W/Lab | 5 |
| AME 200 or AME 201 | Choose a course | 5 |
| HUM 197 | Work Experience-Humanities | 5 |
Quarter 5, 20 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENVS 160 | Principles of Environmental Sustainability | 5 |
| Natural World or Integrated Studies | Choose a course | 5 |
| Communication or Drama | Choose a course | 5 |
| SSC 197 | Work Experience-Social Science | 5 |
Quarter 6, 12 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals/Cultures/Societies or Visual, Literary, and Perf Arts | Choose a course | 5 |
| Natural World or Visual, Literary and Perf Arts | Choose a course | 5 |
| DRMA 197 | Work Experience-Technical Theatre | 2 |
After finishing this two-year program you will:
- Gain technical skills and experience to apply for IATSE union membership or transfer to a four-year program
- Critically analyze traditional power structures, oppression and privilege within the performing arts
- Create strategies and tools for empowerment, transformation and social justice through offstage storytelling
- Collaborate and communicate with those who have diverse perspectives
- Build solidarity among your classmates and Intiman Theatre artists
Program data from ctcLink:
- Academic Plan: LASDTAA
- Sub Plan: AADTA_THTR
- Degree: AA-DTA
- Plan Transcript Description: Associate in Arts DTA
- Academic Plan Currently Offered: Yes
- Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP): 24.0101
Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Division
AHSS.Central@seattlecolleges.edu
206/934-4164
Advising Center
BE 1102
AdvisorCentral@seattlecolleges.edu
206/934-4068
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