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TRAINING
•Production-oriented program integrating coursework with 2-3 public performances per year
•Productions span drama, comedy, musical theatre, children's theatre, and new works
•Students perform onstage or work backstage in lighting, costumes, scenic design, and stage management
•Broad foundation in acting, stagecraft, lighting, costume, makeup, directing, and script analysis
•Specialized courses include Acting for the Camera, Improvisation, and Audition Techniques
•Intercultural and Women's Theatre and LGBTQ+ Theatre courses broaden cultural perspectives
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Located in Lancaster, CA — the Antelope Valley's primary performing arts training ground
•Hispanic-Serving Institution with strong community engagement
•Accredited by ACCJC/WASC with reaffirmation completed Spring 2024
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer (AA-T) designed for seamless transfer to California State University campuses under SB 1440
•Completion guarantees CSU admission with junior standing in a similar major
•Transfer articulation agreements also available for UC campuses via ASSIST.org
Academic info
Snapshot
33%
Grad Rate
11,534
Enrollment
$36,526
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$3,860
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$1,124
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,548
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$3,012
$30-48k$3,161
$48-75k$5,619
$75-110k$8,237
$110k+$8,678
Program info updated 2h ago
TRAINING
•Production-oriented program integrating coursework with 2-3 public performances per year
•Productions span drama, comedy, musical theatre, children's theatre, and new works
•Students perform onstage or work backstage in lighting, costumes, scenic design, and stage management
•Broad foundation in acting, stagecraft, lighting, costume, makeup, directing, and script analysis
•Specialized courses include Acting for the Camera, Improvisation, and Audition Techniques
•Intercultural and Women's Theatre and LGBTQ+ Theatre courses broaden cultural perspectives
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Located in Lancaster, CA — the Antelope Valley's primary performing arts training ground
•Hispanic-Serving Institution with strong community engagement
•Accredited by ACCJC/WASC with reaffirmation completed Spring 2024
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer (AA-T) designed for seamless transfer to California State University campuses under SB 1440
•Completion guarantees CSU admission with junior standing in a similar major
•Transfer articulation agreements also available for UC campuses via ASSIST.org
Updated 2h ago
