Northern Virginia Community College
Northern Virginia Community College

Theatre

Students in Classroom

DIVE INTO DRAMA, ACTING AND PERFORMANCE

Launch your career in community, educational or professional theatre by learning about acting, directing, arts management and stage performance at NOVA.

AVAILABLE PROGRAMS

Theatre Career Studies Certificate

Pursue your ambition for acting, directing, technical theatre or theatre scholarship with NOVA’s theatre career studies certificate (CSC). You’ll be prepared for community acting, further study in theatre or related disciplines and for jobs as an actor, stage director, playwright, arts administrator, director, dancer or costume designer. You’ll also learn skills you can use in other careers, such as screenwriting, sound design, and education.

Length:
One Year
Credits:
17
Locations:
Alexandria, Manassas, Woodbridge
Curriculum Details

WHY STUDY THEATRE AT NOVA?

Talented Theatre Faculty

You’ll learn from passionate theatre faculty who are knowledgeable in numerous areas of theatre and are also committed to your academic and career success.

Immersive Theatre Courses

You’ll take courses that allow you to practice your theatre and technical theatre skills. You’ll also study the communication, public speaking —  skills you can use in any field.

Affordable Theatre Programs

You’ll receive an affordable theatre education. You may even qualify for NOVA scholarships to help fund your theatre certificate.

Accreditations

Northern Virginia Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award a certificate in liberal arts with a theatre specialization.

THEATRE PROGRAM CAREER OUTCOMES

By studying theatre at NOVA, you’ll develop the creative, technical and critical thinking skills you need to perform in community, educational or professional theatre. You’ll also be ready to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a four-year institution or to work as an actor or as a stage manager, playwright, director or producer.

Credits and
Transfer Info

Credit for Prior Learning

Credit for prior learning (CPL) generally refers to the process of granting college credit for learning gained in nontraditional ways, including but not limited to: certifications, AP or IB exams, military training, or life experience.

More on Credit for Prior Learning

Transferring

Learn more about possible transfer opportunities associated with this program of study. Students interested in transferring should contact an advisor or counselor to further discuss their plans.

Transfer Information

Your Next Steps to NOVA