Theater

Why Theater?

Theater illustrates the power of telling important stories well. When you study theater you learn to empathize with the points of view of others, find and solve problems, communicate clearly, and collaborate and lead effectively. You also develop personal skills like confidence, interdependence, adaptability, motivation, and commitment. 
 
Upon completion of your studies you will be prepared enter the profession in careers like acting, directing, scriptwriting, puppetry, stage management and design. Many other careers use the skills gained in theater including video game design and production, broadcasting, education, travel, voice acting, and theater in non-conventional settings such as business, schools or museums. 

Program Details

Associate in Arts

Format
On Campus, Online, Hybrid
In-District Tuition
$169/credit hour
Out-of-District Tuition
$337/credit hour
Degree
View Degree
Average Time to Complete
2 years
Financial Options
Financial Aid is available.

Program Highlights

Designed to give you performance confidence, theater courses at HCC will help you understand creative uses of language and ideas. Discover how to be literal, figurative and impressionistic using a wide range of emotional effects. You'll also learn how to speak with a sense of audience, purpose and style. Learn to use characterizations for the stage that reflect a wide range of human personality, idiosyncratic behaviors and psychological states. 
 
Theater courses offered at HCC include Acting I, Acting II and Introduction to Theater. Opportunities to perform in the Astroth Community Education Center as well as the Heartland Theater in Normal are also available. 
Apply Now Request Info Faculty Directory

Courses

  • THEA 101: Introduction to Theater

IAI Course Code: F1 907 (IAI courses have been approved for transfer to an Illinois public university.)

  • THEA 104: Acting I

Major Code: TA 914

  • THEA 204: Acting II

Degree - Associate in Arts

Within our Associate in Arts degree, there may be specific courses that are recommended for your major at your chosen transfer school. It’s important to meet with an academic advisor each semester to ensure that the correct coursework is taken, while earning your degree.

Even if your specific concentration or major is not listed on our application or program pages, academic advisors can help ensure you are taking the right coursework for your chosen major.

Learn more about the general education requirements for an Associate in Arts. 

Transfer Guide

Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) 

Heartland Community College is a participant in the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI), a statewide transfer agreement among more than 100 colleges and universities in Illinois. IAI courses have been approved for transfer to an Illinois public university. For more information about the Illinois Articulation Initiative, please visit the IAI website. 

General Education Core Curriculum Requirement

For completion of the Associate in Arts degree, you will need to complete a minimum of 37 general education core curriculum (GECC) hours, within 7 categories, as part of the 60-credit hour degree. Please click on the category to view what courses Heartland has to offer within each of the required categories.

View what courses Heartland has to offer within each of the required categories:
Communications 
Fine Arts 
Humanities 
Life Sciences 
Mathematics 
Physical Sciences 
Social & Behavioral Sciences

Careers

As a theater major, you may be considered for work in a variety of venues, including stage, film, television, video, and radio. The materials produced in these forms are used in entertainment, information, and education. With this background, you will have career options in areas such as:

  • Acting/Casting/Directing
  • Broadcasting/Deejaying
  • Choreography
  • Costume/Set Design

The U.S. Department of Education's gainful employment regulations require disclosure of certain program information to students and prospective students.

Please review the employment information pertaining to your degree or certificate by selecting your intended program at the Heartland Community College Career Coach.

For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions visit the U.S Department of Education College Scorecard site.

Contact Information

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Division Office

ICB 2000 & 2100
1500 W Raab Road
Normal, IL 61761

Phone: 309-268-8620

Email: LASS Office