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: Austin
Program 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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Required Core Courses (20 credits required)
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
MnTC General Education Courses (40 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
Additional Requirements (1 credit)
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.