Acting Level One, Certificate of Achievement (C)
Program Overview
Acting Level One, Certificate of Achievement (C)
Overview
The Certificate of Achievement in Acting Level One is awarded to a student who has completed a beginning level series of acting and related courses in preparation for a career in theatre and related entertainment industries. This Certificate of Achievement will better prepare a student to secure a job in the professional theatre industry. Acting opportunities exist on the stage, in film, television, themed entertainment, commercials, industrials, corporate business theatre, and the video game industry. After successfully completing this certificate, a student could be hired as a stage manager, actor, playwright, crew member in the film and/or television industry, production assistant, casting assistant, or general theatre technician.
Requirements
Complete all Department Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better. Candidates for a Certificate of Achievement are required to complete at least 20% of the department requirements through SBCC.
Course List
Code | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
Department Requirements | ||
TA 103 | Theatre Appreciation | 3 |
or TA 106 | Development of Drama - Musical Theatre | |
or TA 107 | Development Of Drama: Greek to Renaissance | |
or TA 108 | Development Of Drama II: Restoration To Contemporary | |
TA 111 | Beginning Acting | 3 |
TA 112 | Intermediate Acting A | 3 |
TA 114 | Voice and Diction | 3 |
TA 136 | Theatrical Makeup Techniques | 3 |
Complete a minimum of one unit from the following: | 1-6 | |
TA 110 | Improvisation | |
TA 141 | Theatre Workshop | |
TA 142 | Theatre Workshop II | |
TA 143 | Theatre Workshop III | |
TA 144 | Theatre Workshop IV | |
TA 151 | Theatre Production I | |
TA 152 | Theatre Production II | |
TA 153 | Theatre Production III | |
TA 154 | Theatre Production IV | |
TA 155A | Stage Costumer Workshop | |
TA 155B | Specialty Costume Dresser in Production | |
TA 155C | Costume Crew Technician in Production | |
TA 155D | Costume Crew Head in Production | |
TA 175 | Summer Theatre Workshop | |
TA 256A | Contemporary Comedy in Performance | |
TA 256B | Contemporary Comedy in Performance | |
TA 256C | Contemporary Comedy in Performance | |
TA 256D | Contemporary Comedy in Performance | |
TA 262A | Modern American Drama in Performance | |
TA 262B | Modern American Drama in Performance | |
TA 262C | Modern American Drama in Performance | |
TA 262D | Modern American Drama in Performance | |
Total Units | 16.00-21.00 |
Learning Outcomes
- Speak in front of a live audience so that you are clearly heard and understood.
- Move on stage in a way that is appropriate to the moment and character and that creates an effective live presentation.
- Analyze a play text in terms of dramatic structure, production, and performance.
- Effectively use vocabulary, techniques, and processes to act in or direct an affecting public performance of a play.
- Demonstrate at a beginning level of mastery the skills necessary to successfully compete in actor auditions.
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