60 Credits
As a Theatre Performance AFA candidate, students will prepare for a career as a stage artist. Students will build skills in auditioning, acting, voice, movement, directing and analysis as well as having multiple roles in fully produced productions. Upon completion of the degree, students will be prepared to either begin auditioning professionally or transfer into a BA or BFA theatre performance program for further training.
The Theatre Performance Transfer Pathway AFA offers students a powerful option: the opportunity to complete an Associate of Fine Arts degree with course credits that directly transfer to designated Theater Performance (BA or BFA) bachelor’s degree programs at Minnesota State universities. The curriculum has been specifically designed so that students completing this pathway degree and transferring to one of the seven Minnesota State universities enter the university with junior-year status. All courses in the Transfer Pathway associate degree will directly transfer and apply to the designated bachelor’s degree programs in a related field.
Universities within the Minnesota State system include Bemidji State University; Metropolitan State University; Minnesota State University, Mankato; Minnesota State University Moorhead; Southwest Minnesota State University; St. Cloud State University; and Winona State University.
Acceptance into this degree program is by audition and interview only. Students should consult their intended transfer institution for any additional admissions or general education requirements.
The Theatre Department at Normandale Community College is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre.
Required Courses
Incorporate the following Required Courses into the General Education/Minnesota Transfer Curriculum or Other Degree Requirements sections below.
General Education/Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) – 40 credits
*See MnTC Curriculum for specific course options
Goal 1: Communication – 2 Courses
Goal 2: Critical Thinking
(Met by completion of all 40 credits of the MnTC)
Goal 3: Natural Sciences – 2 Courses
(Select from two different departments; at least one must include a lab)
Course #1 _______________
Course #2 _______________
Goal 4: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning – 1 Course
Course __________________
Goal 5: History and Social/Behavioral Sciences – 2 Courses
(Select from two different departments)
Course #1 _______________
Course #2 _______________
Goal 6: Humanities and Fine Arts- 2 Courses
(Select from two different departments)
Course #1 – met by taking required THTR course
Course #2 _______________
Goal 7: Human Diversity – 1 Course
Course __________________
Goal 8: Global Perspective – 1 Course
Course _______________
Goal 9: Ethical and Civic Responsibility – 1 Course
Course _______________
Goal 10: People and The Environment – 1 Course
Course __________________
Coursework in this degree program satisfies the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC).