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