Prepare yourself for a creative job in the exciting world of live theatre and dance performance and production. MJC's theatre and arts program offers many opportunities to put your talents in front of the public.
The Theatre Program at MJC is designed to prepare students to work in
professional or semi-professional theatre situations or to transfer to four-year
colleges and universities to pursue additional drama classes that may include
preparation for teaching theatre. The program is designed to teach students the
techniques of acting, costuming, directing, playwrighting, lighting, makeup, oral
interpretation, stage design, and children's theatre. The Theatre program provides
students the opportunity to act in major productions.
Opportunities also exist for narrators, playwrights, costume designers, wardrobe workers, makeup and hair stylists, lighting or set designers, stage managers, and actors. Graduates find marketing and advertising positions, becoming publicists, booking agents, or sales representatives.
Skills Recognition Award - Design & Technical Theatre
To earn a Skills Recognition Award, the student must complete the following
coursework. Each course must be completed with a grade of C or better.
REQU IRED COUR SES - Complete 15 units
THETR 100 [NP] Introduction to Theatre Arts (3)
THETR 175 [1] Stage Costuming (3)
THETR 178 [2] Introduction to Scenery Design (3)
THETR 182 [1] Practical Stage Lighting (3)
THETR 183 [2] Fundamentals of Stage Make-up 1 (1)
THETR 190A [NP] Theatre Production Workshop (1)
THETR 196 [NP] Theatre Management (1)
Skills Recognition Award - Theatre Performance
To earn a Skills Recognition Award, the student must complete the following
coursework. Each course must be completed with a grade of C or better.
REQU IRED COUR SES - Complete 6 units
THETR 160 [1] Fundamentals of Acting (3)
THETR 161 [2] Intermediate Acting (3)
ELECTIVE COUR SES - Complete 9 units
THETR 122 [1] Introduction to Readers' Theatre (3)
THETR 123 [NP] Storytelling (3)
THETR 124 [2] Advanced Readers' Theatre (3)
THETR 131 [NP] Fundamentals of Choreography (3)
THETR 195 [NP] Movement for the Performing Artist (3)
Total Units for Skills Recognition Award (15)
A.A. Degree - Theatre
To earn an Associate in Arts Degree, the student must complete the MJC
Associate Degree Requirements in addition to completing the coursework below.
Students should consult with a Theatre faculty advisor for selection of Elective
Units. Students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university should
consult with a Theatre faculty advisor to ensure that all required transfer courses
are completed.
REQU IRED COUR SES - Complete 8 units
THETR 100 [1] Introduction to Theatre Arts (3)
THETR 160 [1] Fundamentals of Acting (3)
THETR 190B [2] Theatre Production Workshop (2)
ELECT IVE COUR SES - Complete 12 units
THETR 101 [3] Basic Voice and Articulation (3)
THETR 122 [1] Introduction to Readers' Theatre (3)
THETR 123 [3] Storytelling (3)
THETR 124 [2] Advanced Readers' Theatre (3)
THETR 150 [NP] Elements of Playwrighting (3)
THETR 161 [2] Intermediate Acting (3)
THETR 164 [NP] Improvisational Acting (3)
THETR 165 [NP] History of the American Musical Theatre (3)
THETR 175 [NP] Stage Costuming (3)
THETR 178 [3] Introduction to Scenery Design (3)
THETR 182 [3] Practical Stage Lighting (3)
THETR 183 [NP] Fundamentals of Stage Make-Up 1 (1)
THETR 184 [NP] Fundamentals of Stage Make-Up 2 (1)
THETR 190A [NP] Theatre Production Workshop (1)
THETR 192 [NP] Rehearsal and Performance (2)
THETR 196 [NP] Theatre Management (1)
THETR 198 [NP] Special Topics (1-3)
UN ITS IN A.A. Major (20)
Consult the MJC College Catalog for the latest listing of degree and skills recognition award requirments.
MJC theatre student alumni include:
• Actor Jeremy Renner
