Studying theatre is invaluable for developing language and interpersonal communications skills. It is a vital skill for students who wish to create their own content for use on social media as a way to break into the performance industry or as a way to establish a professional presence online.
It also helps with personal confidence and professional "soft skills" employers across the world are looking for including problem-solving, creative thinking, and small group communication. It is an excellent way to connect with what it means to be a human a world in which empathy, beauty, and connections are necessary for our survival.
The US is a huge country. Studying in Eugene, Oregon is beneficial due to the beauty of our city and the size of our college. We can offer individualized attention to students and we value diversity in our student population.
International students have a strong foundation for support at LCC and are welcomed by other students in all our classes. And our transfer program with the University of Wales Trinity St. David is an affordable way to earn your degree while studying with industry professionals.
Studying Theatre and Acting helps international students immerse themselves in their program of study. Theatre and Acting require our students to work much more closely with each other than in other academic fields.
They spend many hours in class and in rehearsal together and they make lifelong connections with their fellow students. They become part of a strong and closely connected community, which allows them to fully immerse themselves in the culture and language.
A degree in Theatre or Acting is an excellent degree to prepare students for a career in the field or in any other professional endeavor. They will be prepared for any career that requires analytical thinking, strong communication, and creative problem-solving.
Theatre and Acting students often go into the fields of education, entrepreneurship, public relations and marketing, and sales and customer service, just to name a few. Obviously many students pursue work in the live and digital performing arts or pursue additional study at the graduate level or at conservatories after earning their undergraduate degree.
Our Theatre faculty can assist our graduates with finding the right place to continue their studies and professional work.