62 Performing Arts Associate Programs

The Music Business program at Musicians Institute (MI) provides aspiring music industry professionals with practical knowledge, real-world experience, and valuable industry connections. This offers students unparalleled access to the music industry while developing the expertise needed to succeed.

Are you dreaming of working with music? At Music Business Management, you can specialize in an area of the music industry that interests you and gain the competence to work with music both in the Nordic region and internationally. Music Business Management is a two-year vocational education for those who want to learn about the Nordic and international music industry.

The Associate in Arts in Dance degree will prepare students for transfer into a four-year dance major, minor or performing arts program. It can also prepare students for further study in other dance-related fields including performing, dance teaching, choreography, dance science, dance therapy, dance history or dance criticism. Upon completion of the degree students should be proficient in three or more dance technique styles at the intermediate level, have a firm understanding of dance appreciation and music theory, and be competent in creating and performing dance.

San Jose City College offers Associate in Science (AS) degrees and certificate programs emphasizing three major areas in Media Arts: Print Media, Motion Arts, and Web/Interactive Design. The Media Arts program is a unique, interdisciplinary approach to the converging fields of journalism, communication and new media technology. It responds to the need for people skilled in effective communications in all levels of society including industry, education, art and music, and the public arena.

Complete your Associate in Arts Degree, Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) while exploring your love of drama.

Complete your Associate in Arts Degree, Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) while exploring your love of music through this rich program of coursework in performance, practice, theory and appreciation.

Theatre is a collective endeavor requiring individual achievement. A single production brings together the skills of playwriters, performers, designers, and experts in scene construction and lighting. Theatre may be the most comprehensive of all the arts, and the most challenging and exciting. While a college degree will not guarantee you a career in theatre, it is the best way to prepare yourself for this highly competitive job market. A college degree with at least one theatre-related internship, experience working in the field along with your enthusiasm, positive attitude, and perseverance will set you apart from others.

The Associate Degree has a strong focus on and commitment to excellence in the practice of dance. The goal is to develop highly skilled, disciplined, knowledgeable, and versatile dance artists, in an atmosphere which supports and encourages them, as they strive to reach that technical, creative, and scholarly excellence.

The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts offers comprehensive programs to transform you from a student into an actor that works. Our Two-Year AOS Programs in Film and Television Performance, Musical Theatre Performance, Theatre Performance and New Media for Actors will help build your brand and launch your career. 

Music is a systematic course of study that fosters meaningful cultural experiences in the performance, understanding, and appreciation of the art and discipline of music. Completion of Music: Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) will prepare you to meet minimum lower-division admission requirements (60 transferable units) for transfer to a California State University (CSU). The Music program map below includes all of your major coursework and recommended general education courses by term that is needed to fulfill your degree and transfer requirements.

In a highly competitive industry, respectable qualifications and training, extensive field experience and a strong network are essential to improve your future career prospects in music.

The AFA major in musical theatre provides a comprehensive education in the practical and academic aspects of musical theatre. Each semester is based on the development of skills and competencies in the central areas of musical theatre performance: acting and voice, dance and singing.

The Audio Engineering program at Musicians Institute (MI) provides comprehensive, hands-on training for aspiring audio professionals seeking careers in the dynamic world of sound production. This offers international students the perfect blend of technical expertise and creative development.

Studying electronic music production at Musicians Institute will open you up to opportunities not attainable anywhere else. Why? Simply, there’s no other program and curriculum that teaches contemporary music with the connections that we have.

Skagit Valley College offers a number of music courses for the major and non-major. The student who wishes to major in music should meet with Dr. Diane Johnson and plan a two-year program that will meet his or her transfer needs. Be aware that when transferring to a four-year school or to a music conservatory, students will be asked to take a music theory placement test as well as a piano proficiency examination. Your academic preparation for a music major should include music theory and piano study as well as ear training. Music majors are expected to practice their craft all four years of college and not just in junior and senior years as with some other majors. Because of this, careful academic planning is advised.