Theatre Arts

About Our Programs

The Theatre Arts Department offers wonderful opportunities for both theatre majors and non-theatre majors to learn and experience multiple aspects of theatre, including acting, design, technical production, and literature.

In addition to our classes, we produce critically acclaimed plays and musicals that draw thousands of audience members annually. Students and community members can audition to perform in our shows and sign up to work backstage.

Hands-on experience working on our productions can help you begin a career in the theatre, enhance your current theatre practice, or prepare you to go on to further study at a 4-year college.

Degree & Program Types

View list below for programs offered at Foothill. Then select program map for a possible schedule that fulfills program and college requirements.

For program requirements and full course listings, view degrees and certificates information.

Note: Certificates of Proficiency and Career Certificates are non-transcriptable and consist of 13-35 units. These certificates are designed as a career advancement tool. Courses focus on practical knowledge and skill development.

Associate in Arts Theatre Arts, AA Program Map NOTE: When viewing this program map, you may select from three pathways — 1. General Theatre Studies;  2. Acting Performance; and 3. Music Theater Performance. Theatre Technology, AA Progam Map

Associate in Arts for Transfer Theater Arts, AA-T Program Map

Certificate of Achievement Acting, CA Program Map Theatre Technology, CA Program Map

Career Certificate View academic catalog for Theatre Technology career certificate requirements. Theatre Production Organization Theatre Technology Theatre Costume and Makeup

Explore Our Programs

Learn more about our three main areas of study and experiential learning!

General Program

Theatre Technology

Foothill Music Theatre