Explore acting, directing, stage-craft and design with experienced theatre professionals as faculty in our Theatre Arts Associate of Arts program. At Montco you'll gain hands-on experience in our new, state-of-the-art Black Box Theatre. Internships at area theatres are available to our advanced students. Upon graduation, you will have opportunity to transfer seamlessly into a four-year program or work in area theatres.

Program outcomes

• Demonstrate an understanding of the personal, social and aesthetic value of the art of theater;
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic, individual and ensemble acting skill;
• Analyze theater history and literature using research, critical thinking skills and performing arts vocabulary;
• Apply skills necessary for the planning, production, direction and evaluation a theatrical performance;
• Distinguish the roles of actor, director, playwright, designers, producers and other professionals involved in creating theater;
• Comprehend the engagement between artists and audience in the act of theater.

Program Curriculum

*See advisor for specific course information/recommendations.

*ESW/PSY-255 recommended.

**Students considering transferring to Temple University should consult with their advisor about selecting a Lab Science.

• ^A Satisfies Aesthetic Sensibility
• ^C Satisfies Cultural Awareness & Diversity
• ^E Satisfies Ethical Perspectives
• ^I Information Literacy is Reinforced
• ^O Satisfies Oral Communication
• ^Q Satisfies Quantitative Reasoning
• ^S Satisfies Scientific Reasoning
• ^T Satisfies Technological Fluency
• ^W Satisfies Written Communication