Associate in Arts Degree (Theatre Performance)

Associate Degree 2 Years On-Campus United States
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About This Programme

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

Eligibility Requirements
Admission Requirements

We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to College of the Canyons below

1. WASSCE/A level Certficate 

2. School Transcript

3. Passport

4. Recommendation Letter

English Language Requirement

College of the Canyons will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12 year education or English is designated as the primary and official language, and the principle language of instruction.

If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit  

  • English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.
Post Study Work Visa

Post Study Work Visa availablility - Yes

Programme Details
Associate Degree Level
2 Years Duration
On-Campus Mode
United States Country
Intakes
January, 2026
April, 2025 → October, 2025
Closed
September, 2026
October, 2025 → June, 2026
Open
January, 2027
April, 2026 → October, 2026
Likely Open
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