Acting Level One, Certificate of Achievement

Program Overview

The Certificate of Achievement in Acting Level One equips students with foundational skills in acting and related areas, preparing them for careers in theatre and entertainment. The program emphasizes public speaking, stage movement, play analysis, and acting techniques, enhancing students' competitiveness in securing roles in professional theatre and related fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Certificate of Achievement in Acting Level One prepares students for careers in theatre and related entertainment industries by providing a foundation in beginning-level acting and related courses.
It enhances students' competitiveness in securing jobs in professional theatre, including roles such as stage manager, actor, playwright, crew member, production assistant, and general theatre technician.
• Objectives: The program aims to:
• Develop students' proficiency in public speaking and effective communication.
• Enhance their movement on stage, ensuring appropriateness and impact in live performances.
• Foster analytical skills in interpreting play texts for dramatic structure, production, and performance.
• Impart vocabulary, techniques, and processes for effective acting and directing in public performances.
• Provide a foundation for successful participation in actor auditions at a beginner's level.
• Course Modules: The program includes the following modules:
• Department Requirements:
These form the core of the program and include courses in theatre appreciation, acting, voice and diction, theatrical makeup techniques, and production.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: The program prepares students for a wide range of careers in the theatre and entertainment industry, including:
• Stage manager
• Actor
• Playwright
• Crew member in film and/or television
• Production assistant
• Casting assistant
• General theatre technician
• Opportunities: The certificate enhances students' competitiveness in securing employment in professional theatre and related fields.
• Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will possess the skills necessary to:
• Communicate effectively in public speaking situations
• Move on stage with confidence and impact
• Analyze play texts critically
• Perform effectively in acting roles
• Compete successfully in actor auditions