Musical Theatre Transfer Pathway
ASSOCIATE IN FINE ARTS, 60 CREDITS
Riverland’s Musical Theatre Transfer Pathway AFA offers students a strong foundation in performance, voice, and theatre studies while ensuring seamless credit transfer to Minnesota State universities. With focused coursework and rich stage opportunities, the program prepares aspiring performers for bachelor’s degrees and careers in theatre arts, including acting, directing, and production.
Location: AustinProgram Starts: Fall
Course Plan: Four Semesters
Faculty: Scott Blankenbaker | 507-433-0547 | Scott.Blankenbaker@riverland.edu
Admissions: 507-433-0600 | admissions@riverland.edu
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| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| THTR1001 | Theatre Activities | 1 CR |
| THTR1002 | Theatre Activities II | 1 CR |
| THTR1100 | Introduction to Theatre and Film (Goal 6 & 9) | 3 CR |
| THTR1111 | Movement for the Stage I | 1 CR |
| THTR1120 | Stage Make-Up | 3 CR |
| THTR1125 | Script Analysis | 3 CR |
| THTR2100 | Beginning Acting (Goal 6 & 7) | 3 CR |
| THTR2710 | Musical Theatre Performance (Goal 6 & 7) | 3 CR |
| THTR2720 | American Musical Theatre (Goal 6 & 7) | 3 CR |
| MUSC1101 | Music Theory/SS/ET I (Goal 2 & 6) | 4 CR |
| MUSC1150 | Applied Voice Lessons | 1 CR |
| MUSC1151 | Applied Voice Lessons | 1 CR |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL1101 |
Composition I (Goal 1 & 2)
OR ENGL1102 |
3 CR |
| - |
Goal 1 - Communication
Composition II (ENGL1104, 1105, 1106 or 1107) |
3 CR |
| SPCH1100 | Fundamentals of Speech (Goal 1 & 9) | 3 CR |
| - | Goal 3 - Natural Sciences | 9 CR |
| - | Goal 4 - Mathematical/Logical Reasoning | 3 CR |
| - | Goal 5 - History and the Social & Behavioral Sciences | 9 CR |
| - |
MnTC Education
(Additional credits to fulfill the MnTC Requirements) |
10 CR |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CCLS1000 | First Year Experience | 1 CR |
For in-depth information including outcomes, program fees, course descriptions, and more please visit the Musical Theatre Transfer Pathway program page at riverland.edu.