Visual & Performing Arts Programs at RRCC

Visual and Performing Arts at Red Rocks Community College

Award-Winning Programs  •  Personal Enrichment  •  Degrees and Certificates Available  •  Elevate Your Creativity

Find your creative future - RRCC is your gateway to the arts.

Visual & Performing Arts at RRCC includes a wide variety of programs and classes covering diverse artistic fields including dance, fine woodworking, graphic design, photography, music, journalism, visual arts, and theatre.  We offer courses ranging from beginning to advanced in each subject as well as specialized and professional development classes.

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We’ve created this online hub that allows you to:

  • Explore visual & performing arts careers, courses, degrees and certificates
  • Learn about RRCC courses, certifications and training programs offered with a variety of scheduling options, including evenings and weekends

Explore Visual & Performing Arts programs available now:

TheatreFine WoodworkingPhotography/Multimedia & Graphic DesignMusicDanceVisual Arts

 

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Theatre

Award winning theatre productions and actors. Job-skill training opportunities in costumes, stagecraft and theatre production experience

Colorado's most comprehensive two-year theatre training program. Courses for personal enrichment or pursuing a professional career in theatre are available. Expert hands-on training with in-depth scholarly study. Students are welcome to try out to perform in any of our theatre productions offered throughout the year. 

Available Degrees and Certificates

Theatre Arts Degrees:

  • Theatre Technology AAS Degree
  • Theatre AA Degree With Designation

Theatre Arts Certificates:

  • Choreography Certificate
  • Costume Basics Certificate
  • Advanced Costuming Certificate
  • Stagehand Basics Certificate
  • Stagehand Applications Certificate
  • Stage Makeup Certificate
  • Musical Theatre Performance Certificate
  • Writing for Stage and Screen Certificate

 

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Fine Woodworking

Hone your skills at one of the largest and most comprehensive fine woodworking & instrument-making programs in the country!

Our fine woodworking program offers skills in tooling, design, and operations in cabinetry and furniture production. Unique classes in traditional and contemporary furniture-making, digital design, lutherie (musical instruments), and the arts of wood turning, marquetry and carving.

Fine Woodworking Degrees:

  • Fine Woodworking AAS Degree

Fine Woodworking Certificates:

  • Woodworking Fundamentals Certificate
  • Craftsman Certificate
  • Cabinetmaker Certificate
  • Furniture Maker Certificate
  • Contemporary Furniture Fundamentals Certificate
  • Fine Furniture Craftsman Certificate
  • Woodworking Artisan Certificate
  • Woodturner Certificate
  • Advanced Wood Turner Certificate
  • Lutherie Artisan Certificate
  • Lutherie Fundamentals Certificate
  • Lutherie Technician Certificate

Special topic courses on various woodworking topics. Please refer to the current semester schedule.
 

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Photography/Multimedia & Graphic Design

A great career should be fun! Learn your skills from working professionals to use in your new career or for personal enjoyment.

The Photography and Multimedia & Graphic Design department at Red Rocks provides students with real-world training through applied knowledge of current technical, creative, and software trends in order to prepare students entering into the commercial arts workforce.

Multimedia & Graphic Design Degrees:

  • Graphic Design and Print Production AAS Degree

Photography Degrees:

  • Professional Photography AAS Degree
  • Video Production AAS Degree

Multimedia & Graphic Design Certificates:

  • Business for Creatives Certificate
  • Introduction to Graphic Design Certificate
  • Graphic Design/Print Production Certificate
  • Assistant Camera and Camera Operator Certificate
  • Business of Photography Certificate
  • Camera Operator (Video) Certificate
  • Grip Certificate
  • Introduction to Photography Certificate
  • Introduction to Videography Certificate
  • Professional Photography Certificate
  • Sound Certificate
  • Video Production Technician Certificate 

Courses may not be offered every semester.  Please refer to the current semester schedule.

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Music

Learn the tools of today's quickly-evolving music industry. Learn to play an instrument or sing for lifelong creative enrichment.

Red Rocks Community College (RRCC) has a vibrant music program.  Courses are taught by a faculty that are active performing musicians, talented and highly educated. Whether you wish to pursue an Associate degree or study music for the sheer joy if it, RRCC has just the course for you!

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Available Entry Level Courses:

  • MUS 1005- Introduction to Computer Music Applications
  • MUS 1010- Music Theory
  • MUS 1020- Music Appreciation, GT transfer course
  • MUS 1023- Survey of World Music, GT transfer course
  • MUS 1025- History of Jazz, GT transfer course
  • MUS 1041- Private Lessons for Instrument and Voice

Courses may not be offered every semester.  Please refer to the current semester schedule.

 

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Dance

Red Rocks has the most comprehensive theatre arts and dance program in Colorado. Discover your potential through a wide various of dance classes, dance team, and other performance opportunities.

We offer in-depth, detailed hands-on training in a wide variety of dance styles and instruction by recognized professionals in the field. Whether you are taking classes for fun and personal enrichment or working towards entering the performing arts profession, we can help you reach your goals.

Vew a full list of dance courses here.

Classes in:

  • Hip Hop, Modern Dance, Country Swing, Jazz, Ballet and Pointe, Ballroom Dancing, Tap
  • Dance Performance, Composition, Ensemble, and Appreciation

Courses may not be offered every semester.  Please refer to the current semester schedule.

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Visual Arts

Explore art from Art Appreciation and History to drawing, jewelry/metalsmithing, watercolor, painting, ceramics and sculpture, offered from introductory to advanced levels

The mission of the Visual Arts department is to inspire the creative and thoughtful investigation of studio skills, cultivate ideas, develop professionalism and encourage a life-long appreciation of the arts.  Our classes are supportive of the diverse educational and professional needs of students with a wide range of goals.

Degrees offered:

Guaranteed Transfer Courses:

  • ART 1110 Art Appreciation: AH1
  • ART 1111 Art Hist Ancient/ Mediev: AH1

  • ART 1112 Art Hist Renaiss/1900: AH1
  • ART 1113 Art Hist 1900 to Present:AH1

Sample art courses include:

  • Drawing, Watercolor, Painting, Figure Drawing, 2D Design, 3D Design, Jewelry and Metalsmithing, Film, Digital, Figure, and Portrait Photography, Mixed Media, Ceramics, and Sculpture

Courses may not be offered every semester. Please refer to the current semester schedule.

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