• This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
Semester 1
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleUnits
TA 41Stage Lighting Design3
TA 47Sound Reinforcement for Live Entertainment3
TA Major - TBDProduction Course1-3
Semester 2
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleUnits
TA 44Stagecraft3
TA Major - TBDPerformance Course1-3
Summer
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleUnits
TA 168Cooperative Work Experience: Live Entertainment1-3
  • This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
Semester 1
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleUnits
TA 51Stage Management Practicum1
TA 52Stage Management Seminar3
TA Major - TBDActing and Directing Course3
Semester 2
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleUnits
TA 53Advanced Stage Management3
TA Major - TBDTheater Design Course3
TA Major - TBDProduction Shop and Back Stage Crew1-3
Summer
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleUnits
TA 168Cooperative Work Experience: Live Entertainment1-3
  • This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
Semester 1
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleAA GE Area/MajorUnits
WR 1College Writing 11A4
MATH Math GE Course23-5
TA 1Acting7 & Major3
TA MajorTA Major Course from List CMajor1
Lifelong HealthLifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course93
ElectiveDegree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)1
Semester 2
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleAA GE Area/MajorUnits
Critical ThinkingCritical Thinking1C3-4
COMM 1Communication Fundamentals1B & Major3
TA 2Beginning Scene StudyMajor3
TA MajorTA Major Course from List BMajor3
TA MajorTA Major Course from List CMajor1
ElectiveDegree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)2
Semester 3
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleAA GE Area/MajorUnits
TA MajorTA Major Course from List AMajor3
TA MajorTA Major Course from List CMajor1
TA MajorTA Major Course from List DMajor3
American InstitutionsAmerican Institutions GE Course83
Natural SciencesNatural Sciences GE Course33
ElectiveDegree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)2
Semester 4
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleAA GE Area/MajorUnits
TA MajorTA Major Course from List CMajor1
HumanitiesHumanities GE Course63
Lifelong HealthLifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course93
Social SciencesSocial Sciences GE Course43
Cultural DiversityCultural Diversity GE Course53
ElectiveDegree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)2
  • This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
Semester 1
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleUnits
TA 51Stage Management Practicum1
TA 52Stage Management Seminar3
TA Elective - TBDTA Elective Course3
TA MajorProduction Shop and Back Stage Crew1-3
Semester 2
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleUnits
TA 53Advanced Stage Management3
TA Elective - TBDTA Elective Course3
TA Major - TBDProduction Shop and Back Stage Crew1-3
Summer
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleUnits
TA 168Cooperative Work Experience: Live Entertainment1-3
  • This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
Semester 1
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleAA GE Area/MajorUnits
WR 1College Writing 11A4
MATH Math GE Course23-5
TA MajorTA Major Course from List A7 & Major3
TA MajorTA Major Course from List BMajor1
TA MajorTA Major Course from List CMajor3
ElectiveDegree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)1
Semester 2
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleAA GE Area/MajorUnits
COMM 1Communication Fundamentals1B & Major3
Critical ThinkingCritical Thinking1C3-4
TA MajorTA Major Course from List BMajor1
TA MajorTA Major Course from List CMajor3
American InstitutionsAmerican Institutions GE Course83
ElectiveDegree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)2
Semester 3
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleAA GE Area/MajorUnits
TA MajorTA Major Course from List BMajor1
TA MajorTA Major Course from List CMajor3
Natural SciencesNatural Sciences GE Course33
Lifelong HealthLifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course93
Cultural DiversityCultural Diversity GE Course53
ElectiveDegree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)2
Semester 4
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleAA GE Area/MajorUnits
TA 1ActingMajor3
HumanitiesHumanities GE Course63
Social SciencesSocial Sciences GE Course43
ElectiveDegree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)3
ElectiveDegree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)3
  • This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
Semester 1
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleAA GE Area/MajorUnits
WR 1College Writing 11A4
MATH Math GE Course23-5
TA MajorClassical Theater Course7 & Major3
TA MajorActing Technique CourseMajor3
TA MajorRehearsal and Performance CourseMajor1
ElectiveDegree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)2
Semester 2
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleAA GE Area/MajorUnits
Critical ThinkingCritical Thinking1C3-4
COMM 1Communication Fundamentals1B & Major3
TA MajorContemporary Theater CourseMajor3
TA MajorStage Design and Stage Management CourseMajor2-3
TA MajorRehearsal and Performance CourseMajor1
American InstitutionsAmerican Institutions GE Course83
Semester 3
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleAA GE Area/MajorUnits
TA MajorProduction Shop CourseMajor1
TA MajorProduction Crew CourseMajor1-3
Natural SciencesNatural Sciences GE Course33
Lifelong HealthLifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course93
Cultural DiversityCultural Diversity GE Course53
ElectiveDegree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)3
Semester 4
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleAA GE Area/MajorUnits
TA MajorProduction Shop CourseMajor1-2
TA MajorTA Major Course from List HMajor1
TA Major CourseTA Major Course from List HMajor2
HumanitiesHumanities GE Course63
Lifelong HealthLifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course93
Social SciencesSocial Sciences GE Course43
ElectiveDegree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)2
  • This is only a sample academic plan. Some CSU majors may have additional required or recommended courses for transfer. Please see a counselor to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.

Sample Academic Plan for Designers and Technicians

Semester 1
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleCSU GE Area/MajorUnits
WR 1College Writing 1A24
MATH 10*Introduction to StatisticsB43
TA 1 or 2ActingC1 & Major3
TA 51,61,62,63,64, or 65Rehearsal and Performance or Technical Theatre Practicum (up to 3 units)Major1
Learning & Self Dev.Lifelong Learning and Self Development GE CourseE3
Semester 2
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleCSU GE Area/MajorUnits
Critical ThinkingCritical Thinking GE CourseA33-4
TA 22, 25 or 25HIntroduction to Theatre or Theatre History IC1 & Major3
TA 40Introduction to DesignMajor3
TA 51,61,62,63,64, or 65Rehearsal and Performance or Technical Theatre Practicum (up to 3 units)Major1
Social ScienceSocial Science GE CourseD3
Summer
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleCSU GE Area/MajorUnits
COMM 1Communication FundamentalsA13
Semester 3
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleCSU GE Area/MajorUnits
TA 41,44,49, or 53Theatre Arts Major Course from List AMajor3
TA 51,61,62,63,64, or 65Rehearsal and Performance or Technical Theatre Practicum (up to 3 units)Major1
Science LabPhysical Science LabB31
HumanitiesHumanities GE CourseC23
Physical SciencePhysical Science GE CourseB13
Transfer ElectiveCSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199)3
Semester 4
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleCSU GE Area/MajorUnits
TA 42,73, or 76Theatre Arts Major Course from List AMajor3
PS 1American Government D3
HIST 20 or HIST 21American History CourseD3
Life ScienceLife Science CourseB23
Transfer ElectiveCSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199)3
Transfer ElectiveCSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199)1
  1. Students can take Math 10 or any other math course that meets the CSU math transfer requirement.    

*Students may be eligible for one or more AA/AS/AA-T/AS-T degrees if they complete a GE transfer pattern, have specific courses, and have 60 transferable units. Please see a counselor for degree options and advisement.

  • This is only a sample academic plan. Some CSU majors may have additional required or recommended courses for transfer. Please see a counselor to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.

Sample Academic Plan for Actors

Semester 1
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleCSU GE Area/MajorUnits
WR 1College Writing 1A24
MATH 10*Introduction to StatisticsB43
TA 1 or 2ActingC1 & Major3
TA Major - TBDRehearsal and Performance or Technical Theatre Practicum (up to 3 units)Major1-2
Learning & Self Dev.Lifelong Learning and Self Development GE CourseE3
Semester 2
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleCSU GE Area/MajorUnits
Critical ThinkingCritical Thinking GE CourseA33-4
TA 22, 25 or 25HIntroduction to Theatre or Theatre History IC1 & Major3
TA Major - TBDRehearsal and Performance or Technical Theatre Practicum (up to 3 units)Major1-2
Transfer ElectiveCSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199)3
Transfer ElectiveCSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199)3
Summer
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleCSU GE Area/MajorUnits
COMM 1Communication FundamentalsA13
Semester 3
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleCSU GE Area/MajorUnits
TA 8Advanced ActingMajor3
TA MajorRehearsal and Performance or Technical Theatre Practicum (up to 3 units)Major2
HumanitiesHumanities GE CourseC23
HIST 20 or HIST 21American History CourseD3
Physical SciencePhysical Science GE CourseB13
Science LabPhysical Science LabB31
Semester 4
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleCSU GE Area/MajorUnits
TA 29 or TA29HScript AnalysisMajor3
TA Major - TBDRehearsal and Performance or Technical Theatre Practicum (up to 3 units)Major2
PS 1American Government D3
Life ScienceLife Science CourseB23
Social ScienceSocial Science GE CourseD3
Transfer ElectiveCSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199)1
  1. Students can take Math 10 or any other math course that meets the CSU math transfer requirement.    

*Students may be eligible for one or more AA/AS/AA-T/AS-T degrees if they complete a GE transfer pattern, have specific courses, and have 60 transferable units. Please see a counselor for degree options and advisement.

  • This is only a sample academic plan. Some CSU majors may have additional required or recommended courses for transfer. Please see a counselor to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
Semester 1
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleCSU GE Area/MajorUnits
WR 1College Writing 1A24
MATH 3A*Analytic Geometry and Calculus IB4 & Major5
ArtsArts GE Course C13
Learning & Self DevelopmentLifelong Learning and Self Development GE CourseE3
Semester 2
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleCSU GE Area/MajorUnits
Critical ThinkingCritical Thinking GE CourseA33-4
MATH 3BAnalytic Geometry and Calculus IIMajor5
PHYS 4AGeneral PhysicsB1/B3 & Major4
COMM 1Communication FundamentalsA13
Semester 3
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleCSU GE Area/MajorUnits
MATH 4AAnalytic Geometry and Calculus IIIMajor5
PHYS 4BGeneral PhysicsB1/B3 & Major4
HumanitiesHumanities GE CourseC23
PS 1American GovernmentD3
Semester 4
Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
CourseTitleCSU GE Area/MajorUnits
PHYS 4CGeneral PhysicsMajor4
HIST 20 or HIST 21American History CourseD3
Social ScienceSocial Science GE CourseD3
Life ScienceLife Science GE CourseB23
Arts/HumanitiesArts or Humanities GE CourseC1 or C23
  1. This sample academic plan assumes that student is eligible for Math 3A in the first semester.      

*Students may be eligible for one or more AA/AS/AA-T/AS-T degrees if they complete a GE transfer pattern, have specific courses, and have 60 transferable units. Please see a counselor for degree options and advisement.