Overview

Students in the Theatre course at Aquinas College are involved at every level of the mainstage production process, and can graduate with practical experience acting, directing, designing, and collaborating alongside students, faculty and local professionals. Students also have the option to produce their own work in our fully outfitted lab theatre.

Student Learning Outcomes

The ability to think conceptually and critically about text, performance, and production.

An understanding of playwriting and production processes, aesthetic properties of style, and the way these shape and are shaped by artistic and cultural forces.

An acquaintance with a wide selection of theatre repertory including the principal eras, genres, and cultural sources.

The ability to develop and defend informed judgments about theatre.

Ability in areas of performance and production or playwriting appropriate to individual needs and interests, consistent with the goals and objectives of the specific liberal arts degree program being followed.

An understanding of procedures and approaches for realizing a variety of theatrical styles.

Intermediate to advanced competence in one or more theatre specializations in creation, performance, scholarship, or teaching.

Career Paths

Performing

Stage

Television

Radio

Motion picture

Video

Directing

Direction

Technical direction

Casting

Set design

Stage management

Production

Dialect coaching

Dramaturgy

Support staff

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Acting

Script Writing

Improvisational Acting (FA)

Variable Topics in Theatre Design & Tech

Drama for Youth & Education

Stage & Theatre Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

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For fall - rolling admissions after this date

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

East Grand Rapids, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Aquinas College no-fee application,

Copy of passport ID page,

Official copies of academic records, complete with English translations,

Demonstration of English proficiency, and

Proof of financial support.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

41192 USD / year

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Out-of-State

41192 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

41192 USD / year

≈ 41192 USD / year

Living costs

East Grand Rapids

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Student Learning Outcomes

Career Paths

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

East Grand Rapids

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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