Preliminary 2026-2027 Yavapai College Catalog

Apr 17, 2026

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Preliminary 2026-2027 Yavapai College Catalog

AAFA - Performing Arts Concentration

Download Progression Plan - Performing Arts Concentration, AAFA

General Education Requirements (AGEC) (35 credits)

Minimum credit hours are listed for each category.

Written Communication ¹ Credits: 6
Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3
Natural Sciences Credits: 4
MUS 240 - Music Appreciation (Arts and Humanities) Credits: 3
THR 135 - Introduction to the Theater (Arts and Humanities) Credits: 3
Social and Behavioral Sciences ² Credits: 6
Institutions in the Americas Credits: 3
Options³ Credits: 7, as needed to align for transfer:

Notes:

¹Must be in composition (ENG 101 and ENG 102 or equivalents)
²Recommend that students select from two different prefixes
³Limit one course per category

Major and Elective Studies (25 credits)

Performing Arts Core Requirements (11 credits)

DAN 110 - Ballet I Credits: 2
THR 131 - Acting I Credits: 3
THR 133 - Musical Theater I Credits: 3
THR 141 - Stagecraft Credits: 3

Performing Arts Electives (14 credits)

Select 14 credit hours from the following courses:

DAN 114 - Jazz I Credits: 2
DAN 115 - Tap I Credits: 2
DAN 120 - Ballet II Credits: 2
DAN 151 - Applied Dance Credits: 2
MUS 134 - Singing for the Actor Credits: 3
MUS 151 - Applied Music Credits: 2
THR 132 - Acting II Credits: 3
THR 134 - Musical Theater II Credits: 3
THR 144 - Production Workshop Practicum: Costuming and Make-up Credits: 1
THR 145 - Production Workshop Practicum: Stage Management Credits: 1
THR 146 - Production Workshop Practicum: Set Building and Props Credits: 1
THR 147 - Production Workshop Practicum: Theater Production Crew Credits: 1
THR 150 - Theater Rehearsal and Performance Credits: 1 - 3
THR 150 may be taken for a total of 3 credit hours.
THR 151 - Scene Study for Actors Credits: 3
THR 160 - Lighting Design for Stage and Media Credits: 3
THR 161 - Sound Design for Stage and Media Credits: 3
THR 164 - Scenic Design for Stage and Media Credits: 3
THR 218 - Directing for Stage and Media Credits: 3

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Associate of Arts in Fine Arts Degree - Performing Arts Concentration, the learner will be able to:

Perform with an acquired level of analytical and artistic competencies.
Acquire performance skills and expertise through participation in music, dance, and theatrical classes and productions.
Collaborate in professional production settings.
Analyze historical and cultural influences on developments of music, dance, and theatrical productions.