Performing Arts Associate of Arts Degree | Montgomery College, Maryland

Associate of Arts

Actors on stage in a performance of Hair

If you plan to pursue a career or four-year degree in theatre, dance, or other performing arts, start with MC's performing arts degree.

This degree provides a fundamental course of study and training for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree, expect to enter a professional training program in theatre or dance, or wish to seek professional employment in theatre, dance, or related areas.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion the student will be able to:

Discuss the importance of dance, theatre, or music as performing arts situated in cultural, historical, and aesthetic contexts.

Employ the specialized vocabulary of dance, theatre, or music as it applies to history and current professional practice.

分析舞蹈、戏剧或音乐的组成部分，以便做出明智的审美选择。

Demonstrate mastery of skills and techniques required to produce or perform a work of dance, theatre, or music according to standards of professional and safe practice.

Program Advising

Meet with your academic advisor regularly to discuss your academic plans and make sure you are on track to graduate and/or transfer.

Transfer Opportunities

MC has a long history of successfully preparing students for transfer to four-year institutions.See all transfer agreements.

Careers

For some positions listed, a bachelor's degree or higher may be required. Use theCareer and Program Explorer查看此职业领域的完整报告。查看下面图表的链接以获得进一步的指导和/或联系项目顾问来讨论职业目标。

Some careers in this field include actors, producers, and directors, among others.

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Curriculum

Suggest Course Sequence: Performing Arts

A suggested course sequence for students follows.

All students should review the advising guide andconsult an advisor.
Find out about related programs and course in theFields of Studysection.
Most courses have either assessment levels that must be met or prerequisites (courses that must be taken first). Part-time students and those who need to meet assessment levels or take prerequisite courses will take longer to complete a degree. An advisor will help make sure you are taking your courses in the right order.
All degree-seeking students must take a central group ofGeneral Educationcourses in English, mathematics, arts, behavioral and social sciences, humanities, and science. These courses are included in the suggested course sequence below.