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AA Dramatic Arts
Acting
Program snapshot
Admissions
No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App RequiredTraining
•Four-semester acting sequence from fundamentals through classical and period styles
•Coursework in modern, contemporary, absurdist, and classical performing styles
•Text analysis, character development, vocal production, and stage movement
•Stage Movement/Stage Combat elective available
•Chris Mangels — MFA Cal State San Diego, MA Southern Oregon University (Fine Arts Division Chair)
•James McDonnell — MFA University of Missouri-Kansas City
Performance & Productions
•Active 4-show season including musicals, classics, and contemporary plays
•2025-26 season: Dracula, The Cottage, Cinderella, Machinal
•Students perform in fully supported productions through Rehearsal and Performance courses
Value
•California residents pay $0 application fee
•Courses may transfer to 4-year institutions
Academic info
Snapshot
36%
Grad Rate
11.6K
Enrollment
$39K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$480
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$1,394
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,038
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k-$537
$30-48k$57
$48-75k$1,492
$75-110k$5,093
$110k+$6,886
Program info updated 23m ago
Program Highlights
Training
•Four-semester acting sequence from fundamentals through classical and period styles
•Coursework in modern, contemporary, absurdist, and classical performing styles
•Text analysis, character development, vocal production, and stage movement
•Stage Movement/Stage Combat elective available
•Chris Mangels — MFA Cal State San Diego, MA Southern Oregon University (Fine Arts Division Chair)
•James McDonnell — MFA University of Missouri-Kansas City
Performance & Productions
•Active 4-show season including musicals, classics, and contemporary plays
•2025-26 season: Dracula, The Cottage, Cinderella, Machinal
•Students perform in fully supported productions through Rehearsal and Performance courses
Value
•California residents pay $0 application fee
•Courses may transfer to 4-year institutions
Training
•Four-semester acting sequence from fundamentals through classical and period styles
•Coursework in modern, contemporary, absurdist, and classical performing styles
•Text analysis, character development, vocal production, and stage movement
•Stage Movement/Stage Combat elective available
•Chris Mangels — MFA Cal State San Diego, MA Southern Oregon University (Fine Arts Division Chair)
•James McDonnell — MFA University of Missouri-Kansas City
Performance & Productions
•Active 4-show season including musicals, classics, and contemporary plays
•2025-26 season: Dracula, The Cottage, Cinderella, Machinal
•Students perform in fully supported productions through Rehearsal and Performance courses
Value
•California residents pay $0 application fee
•Courses may transfer to 4-year institutions
Updated 23m ago
