Associate in Arts Degree

The objective of the Theater Arts Program at Housatonic Community College is to provide a strong foundation in the Theater Arts as a creative and practical enterprise, to prepare the students for transfer, internship or employment opportunities by ensuring a working knowledge of the responsibilities and requirements of these positions, and to serve as a means to empower the students to develop to their full potential through self-discovery, discipline, teamwork and creative thought inherent in the Theater Arts process.

Outcomes:

• Attain an expanded awareness and critical understanding of theater methods, practices and responsibilities.
• Demonstrate competency in theater performance, production, and administrative techniques.
• Demonstrate a creative approach to interpretation and problem solving.
• Identify and construct a collaborative connection between a theater company and its community.
• Apply creative, cooperative and disciplined approach to career and personal challenges.
• Attain an expanded awareness and critical understanding of theater methods, practices and responsibilities.