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Associate of Theatre Arts

Irvine Valley College

Irvine, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Associate

About the program

A liberal arts theatre degree spanning acting, Design and directing.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Explain the principal concepts and methods of Theatre Arts. Apply knowledge involving major combining technical and design courses. Interpret relevant information
Work on discipline-specific assignments
And communicate findings effectively.

Career outcomes

Dramaturg
Stage manager
Stage director
Production designer
Actor
Talent agent
Theatre reviewer
Teacher

Curriculum

Major combining technical and design courses
Acting and directing with the history and philosophy of theatre and play analysis. Students specialise in acting
Technical work
Design or history
Perform in the Arts Center
Work with the Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival and can study theatre abroad.

Entry requirements

Academic

High school completion (diploma
GED or HiSET); Official bank statement and Affidavit of Support for the I-20; English proficiency proof unless waived (TOEFL iBT 3.5 new scale
IELTS 4.5
Duolingo 80
ITEP 3.5); Under-18 applicants submit the Guardian Procedures form. Source: https://www.ivc.edu/international/admission

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion (high school diploma or equivalent); Official bank statement and Affidavit of Support for the I-20 (32,920 USD); Proof of English proficiency unless native English or English-medium high school; Transfer students already on F-1 apply on rolling admission

Language tests

IELTS 4.5
TOEFL iBT 52
TOEFL PBT 470
PTE Academic 41
Cambridge 160
Duolingo 80

Documents you’ll need

Academic transcripts
Identification document
Application form
Language proficiency evidence where applicable

How to apply

Check entry requirements and deadlines (). Apply online through CCCApply ()
Choosing Student Visa (F-1 or M-. No application fee is stated. Upload high school transcripts
Passport
A bank statement (under 4 months old) with Affidavit of Support
English proof in the International Student Application Portal. Advisors process applications in 3-5 business days. After admission
Download the acceptance letter and I-20 from the portal and pay the required district health insurance. Apply for the F-1 visa with the I.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$12,288, $12,340 USD
Application fee	$80 USD
Deposit	$0 USD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus
Faculty or school	The Arts
Department	Theater Arts
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.