Training
•60-credit Associate of Arts covering acting (stage and camera), technical theatre, costuming, voice and movement, screenwriting, and ensemble improvisation
•Hands-on production practicums with faculty and student-run shows
•Classes held at local performance centers for an authentic theatre atmosphere
•Can be completed part-time; start any term
Performance & Productions
•Home venue: Coal Avenue Theatre (CAT) on Main Campus
•Open auditions for student productions every Fall and Spring
•Department celebration events featuring improv and showcases
Professional Development
•Located in Albuquerque — a rapidly growing hub for film and television production in New Mexico
•Students regularly find opportunities on local film shoots and produce their own projects
•Faculty are well-connected in the local performing arts community
Degree Flexibility
•Articulated transfer agreements with University of New Mexico (UNM) and Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) for bachelor's degrees in Theatre
•AA fulfills New Mexico General Education requirements, maximizing transfer credits
•Transferable to four-year programs at universities across New Mexico and beyond
