Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
TRANSFER PATHWAY
•Only community college in Fresno County offering an Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) in Theatre Arts
•AA-T degree guarantees CSU admission with junior standing in a Theatre Arts program
•Also offers a local AA in Theatre Arts for students pursuing other transfer paths
TRAINING & PRODUCTIONS
•Active production season with multiple mainstage shows each year, including touring productions to local high schools
•Coursework in acting, stagecraft, makeup artistry, sound and lighting design, and playwriting
•Award-winning faculty led by Department Chair Janine Christl
AFFORDABILITY & ACCESS
•Designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) with 21,000+ enrollment
University AppApplication
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Deadline
Rolling
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Apply online via CCCApply (OpenCCC) — free, no application fee
•Rolling admissions with no application deadline
ENROLLMENT STEPS
•Complete online application via CCCApply
•Complete online orientation at scccd.edu/orientation
•Meet with an FCC counselor for advising and course planning
•Register for classes via Self-Service portal
FINANCIAL AID
•California Promise Grant may cover enrollment fees for eligible CA residents
•FAFSA or CA Dream Act application recommended
•FCC school code for FAFSA: 001307
OPEN ENROLLMENT
•No audition, prescreen, or interview required for program admission
•Students are admitted through the standard FCC application process
PRODUCTION CASTING
•After enrollment, students audition for specific Theatre Arts productions each semester
•Casting auditions typically require a prepared contemporary monologue (1-2 minutes)
•In-person auditions preferred; video auditions accepted for scheduling conflicts
•Must register for TA 40 or TA 50 to participate in productions
CONTACT
•Department Chair: Janine Christl
•Phone: (559) 442-8200
FRIENDS OF THE ARTS
•Annual scholarships for Theatre Arts students funded through the Friends of the Arts organization
•Awards supported by fundraiser events including the annual Toasting the Arts gala
FCC SCHOLARSHIPS
•Over 200 institutional scholarships available annually, ranging from $100-$1,500
•Application period: October 1 - March 2 each year
Program info updated 21h ago
TRANSFER PATHWAY
•Only community college in Fresno County offering an Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) in Theatre Arts
•AA-T degree guarantees CSU admission with junior standing in a Theatre Arts program
•Also offers a local AA in Theatre Arts for students pursuing other transfer paths
TRAINING & PRODUCTIONS
•Active production season with multiple mainstage shows each year, including touring productions to local high schools
•Coursework in acting, stagecraft, makeup artistry, sound and lighting design, and playwriting
•Award-winning faculty led by Department Chair Janine Christl
AFFORDABILITY & ACCESS
•Designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) with 21,000+ enrollment
Updated 21h ago
Academic School Information
24%
Grad Rate
21,251
Enrollment
$37,361
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$1,334
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,154
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$8,069
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Family Income $0 - $30k$7,450
Family Income $30k - $48k$8,107
Family Income $48k - $75k$10,285
Family Income $75k - $110k$13,774
Family Income $110k+$13,965
