Visual and Performing Arts Career Community

Theatre Area of Concentration within Arts and Humanities A.A.

This program offers students an opportunity to experience theater on a variety of levels, enabling them to participate as theatrical apprentices, to transfer to a four-year theater program, or to obtain an associate in arts degree.

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Program Information

The Theatre Area of Concentration within Arts and Humanities A.A. offers students an opportunity to experience theater on a variety of levels, enabling them to participate as theatrical apprentices, to transfer to a four-year theater program, or to obtain an Associate of Arts degree.

Success in the program is defined by your ability to apply what you’ve learned in real-world scenarios. This program ensures that every student achieves the following core competencies:

  • Explain the historical context of theatre and drama, including its relationship to contemporary society and culture.
  • Demonstrate introductory-level proficiency in the essential elements of staging a play (e.g., performance, script development, design, technical production).
  • Evaluate creative products and provide constructive feedback.
  • Practice individual and collaborative processes needed to produce and understand theatre.
  • Exhibit actions reflective of professional conduct in the theatrical industries.

Success starts with a solid plan. Your program's course sequence is designed to build your skills step-by-step. By following this plan, you ensure you're meeting all program requirements and staying on track.

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Program Facts

60-63Total Credits
2Years to Complete
17:1Students to Faculty

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Program Contacts

Faculty

Tad Janes
Faculty Lead
 [email protected]
 301.846.2515

Admissions

Jefferson Hall
1st Floor
 [email protected]
 301.624.2716

Financial Aid

Jefferson Hall
3rd Floor
 [email protected]
 301.846.2620

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