Associate of Arts Degree (AA) in Theatre

College of Southern Nevada

The Associate of Arts in Theatre offers generalized study in all aspects of theatre for students who wish to pursue a career in theatre or transfer to a four-year degree program in theatre. Courses of study include play structure and analysis, acting, voice and movement, directing, stage combat, technical production, design, stagecraft, lighting, and costume technology.Student Learning OutcomesAnalyze plays and performance through script analysis, collaborative discussion, and practical application.Assess the impact of acting, directing, scenery, lighting, and costumes on a theatrical production.Model roles and responsibilities of the production process in the areas of acting, scenery, costumes, lighting, design, and production.Identify theatre vocabulary through reading, research, and practical application.Prepare for transfer into a four-year degree program in performance and design/technology.

School of Arts and Letters