Why Study Theatre at OCC?
OCC‘s Theatre concentration prepares students to transfer into a four year institution and pursue a career in performing arts. We offer a wide range of classes providing general knowledge, specialized skills and hands-on experience. OCC‘s concentration includes dedicated faculty artists, performing arts scholarships, extensive on-campus opportunities for performance, various study abroad opportunities in the arts.
What You Will Learn
With an extensive theatre and liberal arts foundation as well as opportunities to work on and behind the stage, OCC’s concentration helps students develop their craft, pursue their passions, and prepares them to transfer and pursue a career in the performing arts.
Core skills and competencies include:
- Master technical theatre skills and specialized industry vocabulary
- Understand the cultural and social impact of the performing arts
- Collaborate with faculty and guest artists on creative productions
- Apply critical thinking to performance analysis and management
- Develop a unique artistic style and individual creative potential
- Gain stage experience in state-of-the-art campus venues
Where Passion Becomes a Career
Theater majors often pursue careers in acting, directing, stage management, production, or technical theater, working in theater, film, television, and live performance. Graduates also find opportunities in arts administration, education, and media production, with some continuing study or enrolling in professional training to advance creative, technical, or leadership roles in the performing arts.
Transfer Opportunities
Credits earned at Ocean County College transfer to four-year colleges and universities, giving students the flexibility to continue their education at accredited institutions. Theatre graduates are well-prepared to take that next step — Montclair State University is among our transfer partners where OCC graduates can complete their bachelor’s degree.
Connect with our Transfer Services team to ensure a smooth path to your bachelor’s degree.
At A Glance
Length
60 credit hours
~2 Years to Complete
Cost
For Ocean County Residents
Summer – $206 per credit
Effective Fall – $216.00 per credit
Modality
In Person
Academic Pathways
This program is designed to transfer. Where you go next is up to you! After earning your degree at OCC, seamlessly transfer your credits to a four-year college or university, setting the stage for continued academic and career success.
Associate
Build a foundation in performance and production through hands-on collaboration in a creative environment.
Bachelors
Transfer seamlessly to four-year partners like Montclair State University to study acting, directing, or design.
Career
Prepare for the performing arts with the stage experience and technical expertise needed for theatre and media.
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