Associate of Science | 62 credits
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Program Description
The Theatre Department offers a two-year program in theatre for students planning to major in theatre performance, technical theatre, or Theatre Education at a four-year institution, or directly pursue theatre professionally. Students will have the opportunity to develop their abilities in acting for the stage, screen and other media. Students will also develop their knowledge and abilities in theatrical and screen production.
Departmental offerings include Introduction to Theatre, Acting classes for stage, screen and other media, Stagecraft, Musical Theatre, Voice and Movement, Voice and Diction, Voice-Over Acting, Script Analysis, Lighting Design, Stage Management, Stage Make-up, and Production. The department also offers opportunities to develop individual skills in a variety of theatrical productions, and cooperative projects with the film production classes each semester. Students will learn practical skills involved in working performance and backstage roles within stage and film productions.
The Theatre Department faculty supports high standards in theatre education, enriched with film collaboration; they encourage and mentor individual students to attain their highest potential.
Career Opportunities
Students may obtain employment and/or internships with theatres in the local communities and nation-wide as performers, technical/running crew members, stage managers, and directors. Performers may seek representation by talent agencies in order to work in the film and television industry. Many actors and technicians do not hold regular jobs in the field, but work as contract entrepreneurs.
Transfer/Articulation Information
Please refer to the Student Resources section of the SLCC University Transfer webpage.
Estimated Cost for Students
Tuition and student fees: http://www.slcc.edu/student/financial/tuition-fees.aspx
Course fees: $55
Supplies: $50
Other: $50
Note: Fees vary based upon specific registration and are subject to changes.
Licensure Information
The Theater Arts AS program alone does not lead to professional licensure. The Theater Education track prepares students to transfer to other programs of study that lead to professional licensure. Professional licensure requirements vary from state-to-state. You can view additional information about state licensure requirements on our Professional Licensure webpage.
Program Entry Requirements
There are no requirements to enter the program itself, but there is a required audition to take THEA 1190 Production, which all theatre majors must take twice. Acting Track majors should contact Zac Curtis: Zac.curtis@slcc.edu for audition information. Technical Track majors should contact David Knoell at dknoell@slcc.edu for more information.
