The Theatre Arts program allows you to gain skills sharpening your mind, body, and voice. The department offers a range of classes for those just getting started in performance and seeking general theatre appreciation all the way to more advanced specialized classes in physical theatre, mastering styles, or specific technical theatre study in stage craft, costumes, lighting, and sound. We currently offer AA degrees in technical theatre as well as performance, with specialized tracks in acting and musical theatre.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of how and why the performing arts are unique from the humanities, and how inherent meaning in the arts transcends written and verbal communication.
• Perform in a variety of diverse theatrical genres, forms and styles through a combination of intellectual, emotional, physical and verbal approaches.
• Analyze performance in a manner which demonstrates both an awareness of the craft, skill and discipline employed and also the intuitive values expressed by the performance.

Associate in Arts Degree Major Requirements

Please refer to the graduation requirements section of the Catalog for information about degree and certificate requirements including Reading and Writing, Mathematics, Information Competency, and General Education requirements.  
 

The model sequence of coursework below is one pathway for students to complete the program. The information below is not an official educational plan. An MPC Counselor can assist you with creating a personalized education plan based on your academic, career, and personal goals. Visit MPC’s Counseling website for more information about Counseling and up-to-date program requirements.