Program information
The Theater AA degree program — designed for students aiming for careers in performance, writing, directing, and theater design — provides the creative, traditional, and technical skills for acting and performance along with writing and stage directing, preparing you to entering the workforce or transfer to a bachelor’s program.
The curriculum begins with a focus on the fundamentals of acting and performance as well as technical theater. In the second year, you will deepen your expertise by applying techniques in writing, analysis, stage directing, and the theater design, while also preparing for professional practice through capstone projects and portfolio development.
If you plan to continue your education in this field, this program aligns with the SUNY Theater transfer pathway.
See semester-by-semester degree plan.
Transfer options:
- SUNY Albany
- SUNY Buffalo
- SUNY Fredonia
- SUNY Oswego
Career opportunities:
- Set designer
- Sound engineering technician
- Actor
- Director
- Choreographer
Contact us to learn more!
Todd Behrendt, Dean
Email: tbehrendt@mvcc.edu
Phone: 315-792-5409