Welcome to the Associate in Arts Degree (Theatre Performance)

An Associate in Arts degree in Theatre – Performance Emphasis offers courses in both theory and practice. Students acquire an immediately useful set of theatre skills, including acting, voice, movement, and script-analysis, while working with a wide spectrum of production experiences in which to practice them. Courses in history, theory and criticism place the art of theatre in its larger historical context.
The Theatre Arts Performance degree provides a fundamental exploration of Theatre Arts focusing on performance styles and acting techniques. It is designed to prepare the student for entry level performance careers in stage, television, and film, as well as other occupations where voice training, dynamic presentations, and adaptability in interactive style are important.
The Performance major will acquire a strong foundation in theatre and the dramatic form. Requirements for the major include all aspects of the dramatic event: creation, rehearsal, and performance. Practical experience is gained in a number of performance spaces and genres. Students are provided with the opportunity to participate in a professional setting, giving the student an understanding of the theatrical production and dramatic experience.
Career Path
Jobs directly related to your degree include Actor, Broadcast presenter, Community arts worker, Choreographer, Dancer, Dramatherapist, Music producer, Music therapist, Theatre director, Theatre stage manager