This degree offers students a broad range of specialized courses. This additional breadth is appropriate for students seeking transfer to bachelor degree programs where admission is highly competitive. All students completing this degree will take courses in six key areas: history and cultural traditions of theater, acting technique, performance procedures, stage design or stage management, production crew, and shop work. Examples of specialized coursework include vocal skills, musical theater, audio production, costume construction, stage management and contemporary theater history and criticism. By developing skills used across many forms of live entertainment, students build a portfolio of employable skills applicable to professions such as live entertainment technician, production manager, actor, singer, and dancer. Students will have the opportunity to participate in live performances on stage and as a member of the production crew. Students will spend time in the IVC theater shops learning how to build scenery and costumes. However, specific entry level employment opportunities may require additional education or experience.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
Perform a role in a theatrical production.
Construct theatrical elements.
Manage a theatrical production.
Apply fundamentals of theatrical design.
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January 2025
Irvine Valley College
5500 Irvine Center Drive,
IRVINE,
California,
92618, United States
All applicants must provide proof of graduation from high school (or equivalent) in the form of official records/transcripts with certified English translation (if necessary). Students should submit transcripts from all years of study at the high school level. Students may also submit the GED or HISET to fulfill this requirement.
English proficiency can be met by submitting one of the following English proficiency tests:
(Official exam scores must not be more than two years old)
TOEFL: 52 iBT or 470 paper based test (IVC institution code is 4773)
IELTS: 4.5
iTEP 3.5
CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH 160 (B2 First, C1 Advanced)
PEARSON 41
EIKEN: Grade 2A
GTEC CBT: 900
Applications for admission will be processed beginning on the following dates:
Fall semester: July 1
Spring semester: December 1
Summer session: April 10
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
For the complete student experience, ideal for university transfer goals and in a safe city, Irvine Valley College is an excellent choice.