No. of Credits: 60-61
Contact: Stephen Johnson, Associate Dean and Chair, Visual and Performing Arts
This associate of arts program option is designed for part- and full-time students with a specific academic interest in theater and dance. This option prepares students for a specific concentration at a four-year Maryland state college or university.
The maximum number of credits accepted in transfer from institutions to this program is 45.
Career Opportunities:
actor, theater or technical director, musical theater producer, set or costume designer, technician, stage manager, make-up artist, dancer, choreographer, arts administrator, high school or college faculty, theater critic
Transfer Options:
A complete list of all transfer opportunities can be found on the Transfer Services page.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will…
- Communicate with the clarity, sound reasoning, and understanding an appreciation of the theater arts.
- Present an aesthetic and technical proficiency portfolio for each academic year at the college .
- Discuss, describe, critique, and analyze works in the theater arts using the appropriate vocabulary of historical, literary, and theoretical knowledge of drama and /or dance.
- Demonstrate development in the theater arts including communication, critical thinking skills, and performing arts skills, and creativity.
- Appraise a variety of theatrical events and performances.