Acting and Performance Level 1 Certificate
PROGRAM CODE: 2C40658
The Acting and Performance Level 1 Certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level performance competency and employment in regional theatre, television, film, theme parks and education. Students will integrate voice, mind, and body techniques toward character development, explore and engage with multiple professional training methodologies, generate a repertory of performance material for auditions, and produce professional grade resumes and head shots to forward career advancement. This certificate requires between 19.5 and 22.5 units.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses: | (15 UNITS) | |
| THEA 100 F | Introduction to the Theatre | 3 |
| THEA 121 F | Movement for Actors | 3 |
| THEA 129 F | Voice for the Actor | 3 |
| THEA 180 F | Beginning Principles of Acting | 3 |
| THEA 181 F | Intermediate Principles of Acting | 3 |
| Concurrent Enrollment: | (3.5-4.5 UNITS) | |
| THEA 153 F | Introduction to Stage Crew Activity (formerly THEA 149 F) | 0.5-3 |
| AND | ||
THEA 141 F | Introduction to Technical Theatre | 1-4 |
or THEA 143 F | Stagecraft | |
or THEA 146 F | Scene Painting | |
or THEA 148 F | Introduction to Theatre Crafts Lab (formerly THEA 142 F) | |
or THEA 151 F | Properties: Design and Construction | |
or THEA 152 F | Beginning Theatre Crafts Lab | |
or THEA 160 F | Introduction to Sound Technology | |
or THEA 161 F | Sound Reinforcement Techniques | |
or THEA 162 F | Sound Design for the Theatre | |
or THEA 170 F | Beginning Theatrical Lighting (formerly THEA 144 F) | |
or THEA 171 F | Beginning Theatrical Costuming and Design (formerly THEA 145 F) | |
or THEA 172 F | Stage Makeup (formerly THEA 147AF) | |
or THEA 244 F | Intermediate Theatrical Lighting | |
or THEA 246 F | Intermediate Theatrical Costuming | |
or THEA 252 F | Intermediate Theatre Crafts Lab | |
or THEA 253 F | Advanced Theatre Crafts Lab | |
or THEA 256 F | 16-18th Century Theatrical Costume Construction | |
or THEA 257 F | 19th Century Theatrical Costume Construction | |
or THEA 258 F | 20th Century Theatrical Costume Construction | |
or THEA 259 F | Pre-16th Century Theatrical Costume Construction (formerly THEA 255 F) | |
or THEA 265 F | Theatre Management | |
or THEA 266 F | Stage Management | |
| Restricted Electives: | (1-3 UNITS) | |
THEA 108 F | Multicultural Perspectives in American Theatre | 3 |
THEA 109 F | Modern Dramatic Literature | 3 |
THEA 122 F | Improvisation for Television, Film and Theatre | 2 |
THEA 127 F | Oral Interpretation | 3 |
THEA 130 F | Acting Workshop | 3 |
THEA 131 F | Theatre Workshop | 1-3 |
THEA 134 F | Beginning Theatre Practicum (formerly THEA 133 F) | 1-2 |
THEA 197 F | Introduction to Stage Combat | 3 |
THEA 222 F | Acting for the Camera | 3 |
THEA 299 F | Theatre Arts Independent Study | 1-3 |
| TOTAL UNITS: | 19.5-22.5 UNITS | |
Student Learning Outcomes
Outcome 1: Identify and apply specific skills, knowledge, and creativity for professional development and employment in theatre, film, and television.
Outcome 2: Demonstrate the ability to select, rehearse and perform solo and scene material as well as "cold read" provided materials.
Outcome 3: Apply and integrate analytical skills through written script analysis as well as written and verbal evaluation of peer performances and of other theatrical productions.
Outcome 4: Analyze and apply vocal and physical techniques toward the creation of character for the purpose of theatrical storytelling.
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