The Theater Arts Department provides students the opportunity to broaden their Liberal Arts education, gain practical experience for professional and community theater work, and prepare for continued higher education. Several major productions are offered each year utilizing Laney’s outstanding theater facility.
The Theater Arts major offers the fundamental study and understanding of the theater. This allows students to develop their practical skills and talents as well as their intellectual ability to think creatively and critically.
Core Courses (9 units)
Course Title Units
THART 2 Introduction to the Theatre Arts 3
THART 21 Acting I 3
THART 31 Rehearsal and Production I 3
Select 3 courses (9 units) from the following
THART 20 Script Analysis 3
THART 22 Acting II 3
THART 40 Stagecraft 3
THART 41 Introduction to Stage Lighting 3
Total Major Units: 18
IGTEC or CSU GE-Breadth Education Pattern 37-39
CSU Transferrable General Elective Courses to meet 60 units
Total Units 60
September 2025
Laney College
900 Fallon Street,
OAKLAND,
California,
94607, United States
Students must have completed High School/Secondary School Diploma. Applicant must have TOEFL score of 61 ibt, or 6 on the IELTS test. Deadlines to Apply: Fall - June 15; Spring – November 15.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.