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Associate of Art

Theatre Studies (A.A.)

Learn about theatre and performance through dramatic literature and the theatre production process.
Theater department performs the play Robin Hood in the Black Box theater

Theatre Studies Introduction

Explore different cultures and ideas through the study of past and present theatre. Learn to communicate clearly, stay organized, and think creatively and critically through:

  • Acting and directing
  • Dance and playwriting
  • Technical theatre and arts management
  • Dramatic literature and theatre history

Highlighted Courses

If you are interested in Theatre Studies, start with one of the following major-specific courses:
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TA 115
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TA 119
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TA 123
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TA 160
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TA 360R
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TA 116
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TA 121
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Graduate Career-Ready

Graduates with a degree in Theatre Studies have a wide array of rewarding careers before them. Check out some of the top careers students get with this degree or explore more career options in I-Plan.

BYU-Idaho Graduate Salaries

Graduates from this associate program often begin their careers in technical production or arts management with average starting salaries ranging from $32,000 to $45,000. Your hands on training in backstage logistics and patron services provides a stable financial foundation as you enter the workforce or prepare for further specialized study.

Common Career Paths

You will be prepared for immediate entry level roles such as a lighting technician, stagehand, or box office coordinator within local theaters and corporate event spaces. This degree also equips you with the foundational skills to succeed as a performance artist in film and theme parks or as an organized assistant for major festivals and conferences.

Preparation for Grad School

This associate degree serves as a primary steppingstone for students planning to transition into a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre or specialized design and performance programs. You will graduate with the core technical credits and production experience required to enter advanced degree tracks at BYU Idaho or other four year institutions with confidence.

AI in Academics

At BYU-Idaho, we are strategically integrating Artificial Intelligence to enhance academic excellence and prepare our students for an evolving world.

AI in Theatre
You will explore how artificial intelligence can be used as a creative assistant for drafting script analyses and organizing complex production schedules. Our program emphasizes the ethical application of AI tools to enhance your organizational efficiency while ensuring the human connection and artistic integrity of the theatrical experience remain at the forefront.
Advance Knowledge, Enhancing Learning, and Developing Workforce Readiness
AI in Academics means learning to advance knowledge, enhancing learning, and developing workforce readiness through tools that support (not replace) your effort and integrity.

Related Majors

This emphasis in theatre studies provides students opportunities with live theatre performance both onstage in productions and in the classroom. Within the context of a comprehensive liberal arts education, students prepare for advanced graduate study in the field and entry-level careers in acting and performance.
This emphasis in theatre studies provides students with rigorous, hands-on training with cutting edge technology. Students expand their knowledge and refine their ability to create exciting worlds onstage. Faculty and staff mentor design/tech students to prepare them for their future careers or graduate programs.

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