Theater Performance deals
with many aspects of the dramatic arts. Actors, producers,
and directors express ideas and create images in theater, film,
radio, television, and other performing arts media. They
interpret a writer's script to entertain, inform, or instruct an
audience. Although the most famous actors, producers, and
directors work in film, network television, or theater in New
York or Los Angeles, far more work in local or regional
television studios, theaters, or film production companies
engaged in advertising, public relations, or independent,
small-scale movie productions.
Theater Performance Degree
The
Associate of Arts
degree with an emphasis in Theater Performance is designed for
the student interested in transferring to a four-year program in
theater or the liberal arts. The degree in theater
performance is a solid preparation for the student interested in
transferring to a four-year program in theater of the liberal
arts. The degree in theater performance is a solid preparation
for further study in the professional areas of acting,
directing, stage management or all levels of theater education.
Courses have been carefully selected to meet the transfer module
as well as to give the student a solid basis on which to build
future acting/directing skills. Students need to be aware
that most careers in theater necessitate additional academic of
professional study. It is highly recommended that students
in this program consult their advisor concerning their transfer
options.
Courses such as acting,
directing, and rehearsal and performance, in conjunction with
campus and community theater productions, provide the student
with opportunities to practice and hone skills acquired in the
classroom.
What is the Career Outlook
in Theater Performance?
Theater Performance deals
with many aspects of the dramatic arts. Actors, producers,
and directors express ideas and create images in theater, film,
radio, television, and other performing arts media. They
interpret a writer's script to entertain, inform, or instruct an
audience. Although the most famous actors, producers, and
directors work in film, network television, or theater in New
York or Los Angeles, far more work in local or regional
television studios, theaters, or film production companies
engaged in advertising, public relations, or independent,
small-scale movie productions.
