With a theatre production and design degree from Normandale, you’ll be ready to make your way into the exciting world of theatre, and you’ll be prepared to pursue a BA or BFA in theatre production and design at one of seven Minnesota State colleges.
It’s a fact: Normandale’s theatre program is the premier two-year theatre program in Minnesota. Plus, we are one of a select few fully accredited two-year theatre programs offered in the country.
We have state-of-the-art facilities, innovative and affordable theatre production degree programs, highly qualified faculty and access to one of the most vibrant arts communities in the nation.
Our alumni with an associate degree in theatre have gone on to some of the best theatre schools around the state and abroad. And many are working professionals in the Twin Cities and other major markets including New York, Los Angeles and Chicago.
During theatre design and production classes, students are highly mentored by faculty in a variety of settings, from one-on-one coaching to a workshop-based classroom environment. There are numerous hands-on opportunities to participate in the production season as you earn your associate degree in theatre, too.
In addition to an associate degree in theatre production and design, we offer a Theatre Performance Transfer Pathway (AFA) program.
You’ll gain a solid foundation in all aspects of theatre production and design. You’ll turn your fresh ideas on paper into real-world theatrical production and design practices.
You’ll get hands-on training in how to effectively:
In this hands-on theatre production degree program, you’ll build skills in scenic, costume and lighting technology as well as design and rendering. You will have opportunities to work both backstage and as a technician creating multiple fully produced productions.
Upon completion of the associate degree in theatre, you’ll be prepared to either begin working professionally or transfer into a BA or BFA theatre program for further training.
In addition, we offer a Theatre Performance Transfer Pathway (AFA) program for actors and performers who desire to pursue their craft professionally.
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