Theatre, A.A.

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Associate of Arts Degree in Theatre

Offered at Main Campus

Students who intend to complete an Associate of Arts Degree in Theatre and transfer to a four-year institution should consult with an Indian Hills Academic Advisor and the four-year institution to determine any additional requirements at the four-year institution.

Program Learning Outcomes

This area of concentration provides an excellent foundation for students interested in transfer to a four-year college to earn a baccalaureate degree with a major in theatre and performing arts, communication, speech and theater education. This program equally applies to those students who want to take selected theatre courses to fulfill general education requirements. The curriculum focuses on performance, theatre history, performance theory and design for the theatre.

Theatre Experiences: Collaborate in creating theatrical performances which include a basic level of proficiency in acting and technical theatre.
Theatre History & Genres: Explore forms and historical contexts of theatre and interdisciplinary aspects of this art form, including music, design, and media.
Play/Film Analysis: Demonstrate an ability to interpret plays and performance texts analytically and with basic academic proficiency.
Self-Analysis: Become reflective, critical, and creative practitioners in theatre while learning the professional expectations of the performing arts.

Career Possibilities

The Associate of Arts Degree in Theatre Transfer Major graduate has three options:

Employment in the performing arts, performance studies, radio/television broadcasting, improvisation, directing, theatre management, stage management, lighting/sound design, costume design and scene design/construction.
Transfer to a four-year institution for advanced studies.
With the appropriate teacher preparation courses, the student can find employment in secondary education.

Preparation for IHCC

Prospective students should have sound writing and critical reading skills. While previous theatrical experience is not required, some background in performance or design will be helpful. The ability to read and analyze dramatic literature is crucial. A theatre major must have a broad understanding of a variety of topics, including literature, music, art, film, psychology and history.

Recommended Courses

Students planning to transfer to a four-year institution are strongly advised to familiarize themselves with the requirements of the theatre program at the college to which they plan to transfer and work with a counselor and the faculty at IHCC to plan a program that meets those requirements.