Theatre
"All the world's a stage...
and we are merely players, each having our exits and endurances. And each plays 7 roles." – William Shakespeare
Being prepared for what life brings us is important in any role we chose to play in Life. It is important to f achieving a happy and fulfilling life, from salesperson to President and yes, even to actors and stage technicians. Want to find out if this program is for you? Check out potential careers on the web at www.acinet.org or www.bls.gov/oco.
AA/AS Degree
The Associate of Arts degree is designed to give you a traditional liberal arts education that will transfer to a four year college or university. The AA provides a solid foundation of study in the areas of arts and humanities, communication, or social sciences. Click here for track specific information.
Program Description
Along with music and dance, drama is one of the oldest forms of human expression. As Aristotle stated: “Imitation is natural to man” so mankind, by means of creating staged productions, has expressed this desire to mirror the actions of others. Theatre courses introduce students to the theatre as an art form and provide basic training in acting and exposure to production activities.
"60+60" Transfer Guarantee
Spend two years at PPCC, earning your Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree, and we’ll send you off with half the credits you’ll need for a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. Guaranteed.
If you sign up for the 60+60 Bachelor’s Degree Transfer Program, we guarantee that the credits you’ve earned at PPCC will automatically be accepted by any four-year, public institution of higher learning in the state – providing, of course, you follow a few simple rules. For instance, you have to maintain at least a “C” in each of your 60+60 courses. And only approved 60+60 courses apply. But other than that, there’s hardly anything difficult about it.
If you think you might want to move on to a state college or university after completing your two years at PPCC, ask one of our advisors about the 60+60 program. Find out more at www.ppcc.edu/60plus60.
Employment Opportunities
Our Courses can help prepare you for higher education and entry level jobs in the world of entertainment/theatre in front of the audience and behind the scenes.
Career Path Notes
Our course of study will enable you to enter into a four year theatre program such as those offered at UCCS, UNC, or UC Boulder as you narrow your focus into such areas as Production Stage Management, Acting, Directing, Set Design, Lighting Design, Costume Design, Sound Design, Property Design, Scenic Artistry, Scenic Construction (Technical Direction, Master Carpentry, Fabrications), Theatre Management, Playwright, Screenwriting, and Theatre Producing… or strike lout on your own in any of the above fields of expertise at the entry level as many of or former students have done as they work around the world in places such as China, Chicago, L.A., N.Y.C., London, and points in between.
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For More Information
Call the Division of Communications, Humanities & Technical Studies at 719-502-3200
Minimum Recommended Basic Skills
Recommended basic skills standards are
- ENG 090
- MAT 030
- REA 090
Recommended Track
Though your actual schedule may vary from that which is below your first year of courses might look like this:
Year One: Fall Semester
- ENG 121 3
- THE 105 3
- THE 111 3
- SPE 115 3
- PSY 101 3
- 15 hrs.
Year One: Spring Semester
- ENG 122 3
- THE 204 2
- THE 140 1
- THE 112 3
- CSC 105 3
- HIS 101 3
- 15 hrs.
Find Out What You Can Do With This Degree Contact Career Services at (719) 502-3232 www.ppcc.edu/Careers