Award: Associate of Arts Degree
| No. of credits required: | 63-65 |
For more information: Contact Dr. Ben Fisler,
443-412-2644, bfisler@harford.edu; or Advising, Career,
and Transfer Services, 443-412-2301.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Arts Associate of Arts degree in Theatre: Performance is designed to provide a broad liberal education as well as specialized
professional training in which emphasis is placed on
performance skills. Harford Community College faculty
work with each student to create an artistic point of view
within a professional work ethic appropriate for the theatre.
The major in Theatre: Performance is time-consuming and physically
demanding. Participation in mainstage and studio productions
is part of the educational program. All majors must participate
in theatre activities on weekends and during the evening.
Performance students work in all forms of theatre such as
plays, musicals, mime, and children’s drama.
PROGRAM GOALS
Upon completion of the Associate of Arts in Performing Arts degree students will be able to:
- Successfully transfer to a four-year institution.
- Perform specific, marketable skills in theatre.
- Demonstrate professional standards of behavior.
- Apply appropriate performance or production skills to a variety of theatrical projects.
- Use appropriate resources to identify jobs and training opportunities in theatre.
TRANSFER INFORMATION
Graduates of this program may transfer to such institutions
as Towson University and University of Maryland campuses
in Baltimore County and College Park. Students who plan
to transfer to a four-year institution should check the
requirements of that institution. If they are significantly
different from the courses listed, students should consult
with an advisor for academic guidance as early as possible in
their academic careers.
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Close professional advising and
job networking provided by the faculty allows graduates to find
employment opportunities with performing arts organizations
and a variety of businesses and promoters involved in live
theatrical and musical performances including: live theater,
cruise ship lines, theme parks, film, television, and commercial
promotions.
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DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Recommended Course Sequence
* Subject other than PSY as defined by the course alpha
prefix, e.g., SOC, HIST, ANTH.
** THEA 106 Script Analysis is required for students
intending to transfer to Towson University.
FIELD TRIP STATEMENT
Courses in this program may require field trips.
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Behavioral/Social Science+
English Composition
Arts/Humanities+
Interdisciplinary and Emerging Issues
Biological/Physical Laboratory Science
Mathematics
Biological/Physical Science