This degree program is designed for those interested in seeking employment in a theatrical, and/or cinematic environment, or for students desiring to complete major preparation coursework for transfer to a four-year Theatre Arts and/or Film, Television, and Electronic Media oriented Degree Program. The Hartnell College Theatre Arts program is unique in that a professional theatre company is in residence at Hartnell College: The Western Stage. The collaboration between Hartnell College and The Western Stage gives students the possibility of learning their craft within a professional context.

Program Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this program a student will be able to:

🗸 Demonstrate proficiency in theatre, and/or film, television, and electronic media terminology and performance skills, its basic theories, history and techniques, culminating in a media production or live performance on stage.

🗸 Conduct and apply analysis and research skills of dramatic texts and instructional materials.

🗸 Work effectively as an ensemble member in a fully produced production formulating alternative solutions to theatrical production situations.

🗸 Analyze, interpret, and evaluate their own and others’ work in theatre & cinema as a patron and participant.

Career Opportunities:

🗸 Actor

🗸 Agent

🗸 Announcer

🗸 Art Director

🗸 Casting Director

🗸 Concert Venue Technician

🗸 Critic

🗸 Designer

🗸 Director

🗸 Model

🗸 Stage Manager

🗸 Teacher/Professor

🗸 Theatre Technician

🗸 Theme Park Technician