Acting for Stage and Camera Certificate
Program start date | Application deadline |
2024-09-01 | - |
2024-12-01 | - |
2025-03-01 | - |
2025-06-01 | - |
Program Overview
Acting for Stage and Camera Certificate
Summary
Learn basic skills of auditioning and acting in theater, film, TV and other media. Work with industry professionals and gain performance experience in theatrical productions and digital films.
Completion Award
Certificate of Proficiency
Length of Study
63 Credits
Starting Quarter
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Location
On Campus
What You’ll Learn
- Perform four monologues for stage and camera auditions
- Work with actors, writers and directors of varying skill levels and working styles
- Analyze a script stating character objectives, subtext, biography and intentions appropriate to various genres and formats
- Memorize on deadlines a full-length stage performance and two short digital film performances
- Demonstrate knowledge of professional theater and film set behavior and ethics
- Demonstrate a familiarity with Western dramatic literature from the Greeks to contemporary American theater
Courses & Requirements
Program Description
The Acting for Stage & Camera Certificate of Proficiency is a professional training program in the basic skills of auditioning and acting in theater, films, TV and other media. Shoreline Community College works closely with local advisory committees comprised of industry professionals to ensure students receive the knowledge and skills currently in demand by employers in the field. Students interested in pursuing a four-year baccalaureate degree should follow the Cinema, Film and Media Studies Pre-Major, AA-DTA Planning Guide or Drama/Theatre Arts Pre-Major, AA-DTA Planning Guide.
Certificate of Proficiency (63-74 Credits)
- GPA of 2.0 or better for the entire program required.
General Education Core Requirements (12-15 Credits)
Communication (5 Credits)
- ENGL& 101 English Composition I
Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning (5 Credits)
- Choose either BUS 102 or MATH& 107.
Human Relations (2-5 Credits)
- Choose either BUS 105 or CMST& 101.
Core Requirements (46 - 51 Credits)
- CINEM 201 Introduction to Cinema History
- DRMA& 101 Introduction to Theatre
- DRMA 144 Acting 1
- DRMA 145 Acting 2
- DRMA 146 Acting 3
- DRMA 155 Acting for Television and Film
- DRMA 156 Acting, Writing, Directing for the Camera I
- DRMA 157 Acting, Writing, Directing for the Camera 2
- DRMA 224 Theater Career Planning and Auditioning
- DRMA 255 Directing
- 1-6 credits from the following:
- DRMA 235 Experimental Theater: Student Directed
- DRMA 207 Theatrical Production
- DRMA 208 Theatrical Production
- DRMA 209 Theatrical Production
Electives (5 - 8 Credits)
- Choose 5-8 credits from courses below.
- VCT 268 Editing Software Lab
- DRMA 225 Improvisational Theater
- MUSC 167 Voice-Dance Performance Techniques 1
- MUSC 161 Class Voice Instruction - Beginning
- CMST 140 The Art of Storytelling
- CMST 203 Communication for Social Change
Careers & Opportunities
The demand for films within the United States and abroad continues to create work for actors. Competition for jobs is strong. Graduates are hired as actors, screenwriters/story specialists, casting assistants and production assistants.
Potential Employers
- Film, TV and Video production companies
- Corporate communications/video departments
- Talent/casting agencies
Tuition & Fees
Estimated Tuition & Fees
(does not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs)
- Per Quarter
- WA-Resident: $126.47 (1 credit), $632.35 (5 credits), $1,387.14 (12 credits)
- Non-WA resident, US citizen, & Eligible non-citizen On Campus: $246.49 (1 credit), $1,232.45 (5 credits), $2,487.04 (12 credits)
- Non-WA resident Non-US citizen: $327.01 (1 credit), $1,635.05 (5 credits), $3,408.94 (12 credits)
- Non-WA resident, US citizen Online Only: $144.67 (1 credit), $723.35 (5 credits), $1,571.08 (12 credits)
Additional Fees
- Approximately $20 - $120 per quarter, depending on courses selected
Program Advisor
Tony Doupe, Rm 4108
Program Information
- Length of Program: 63-74 Credits
- Completion Award: Certificate of Proficiency
- Enrollment: Every Quarter
- Approximate Quarterly Costs: $35-$40 (in addition to tuition, books and parking)
- Website: filmmaking/
Plan code: PVTASC45
Program Outline
Degree Overview
- Overview:
- This program trains students in the foundational skills required for auditions and acting in theater, film, television, and other media.
- The curriculum aligns with industry demands and is designed in collaboration with local advisory committees comprising professionals in the field.
- It prepares participants for careers as actors, screenwriters/story specialists, casting assistants, and production assistants.
- Students can opt to pursue a four-year baccalaureate degree by following the designated Pre-Major Planning Guides.
Outline
- Objectives:
- Perform four monologues for stage and camera auditions
- Collaborate with actors, writers, and directors of varying skill levels and working styles
- Analyze scripts, identifying character objectives, subtext, biography, and intentions appropriate to various genres and formats
- Memorize and perform a full-length stage performance and two short digital film performances within specified deadlines
- Demonstrate knowledge of professional theater and film set behavior and ethics
- Develop familiarity with Western dramatic literature from the Greeks to contemporary American theater
- Content and Structure:
- Core Requirements:
- Introduction to Cinema History
- Introduction to Theatre
- Acting 1, 2, and 3
- Acting for Television and Film
- Acting, Writing, Directing for the Camera I and II
- Theater Career Planning and Auditioning
- Directing
- Electives (5-8 credits):
- Students can select from courses such as:
- Editing Software Lab
- Improvisational Theater
- Voice-Dance Performance Techniques
- Class Voice Instruction - Beginning
- The Art of Storytelling
- Communication for Social Change
Assessment
- Methods and Criteria:
- The program employs various assessment methods, including:
- Performance evaluations
- Script analysis assignments
- Audition simulations
- Portfolio development
- Written reflections on professional development experiences
- Participation in class discussions and workshops
Teaching
- Methods:
- The program utilizes a combination of teaching methods, such as:
- Hands-on workshops
- Performance-based instruction
- Script analysis sessions
- Guest lectures from industry professionals
- Mentoring and individual coaching
- Faculty:
- The program is led by experienced faculty members who are active professionals in the field, ensuring that students receive up-to-date industry knowledge and skills.
- Unique Approaches:
- The program emphasizes collaboration and networking opportunities with industry professionals.
- Students are actively involved in theatrical productions and digital film projects, providing them with hands-on experience and a valuable portfolio.
- The curriculum includes courses that prepare students for the business aspects of the entertainment industry, such as auditioning and career planning.
Careers
- Career Paths and Opportunities:
- Graduates are equipped for a range of careers in the entertainment industry, including:
- Actors
- Screenwriters/story specialists
- Casting assistants
- Production assistants
- Potential employers include:
- Film, TV, and video production companies
- Corporate communications/video departments
- Talent/casting agencies
Shoreline Community College
Overview:
Shoreline Community College is a public two-year institution located near Seattle, Washington. It offers a variety of academic programs, including degrees and certificates, and is known for its small class sizes and over 20 years of experience in online learning.
Services Offered:
Shoreline Community College provides a range of services to its students, including:
On-Campus Housing:
The college offers on-campus housing options for students.Financial Aid:
Students can access financial aid to help with tuition, fees, food, housing, and transportation.Support Services:
The college provides various support services to students, including counseling and academic advising.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Shoreline Community College fosters a diverse and inclusive campus environment. Students can engage with a variety of people and experiences, and the college has a strong commitment to social justice issues.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Small Class Sizes:
Students benefit from personalized attention and interaction with instructors in small classes.Online Learning:
The college offers a wide range of online programs, providing flexibility for students.Location:
Shoreline Community College is conveniently located near Seattle, offering access to the city's cultural and economic opportunities.Financial Aid:
The college provides significant financial aid to help students afford their education.Supportive Environment:
The college emphasizes a supportive and inclusive environment for students, with faculty and staff dedicated to their success.Academic Programs:
Shoreline Community College offers a variety of academic programs, organized into the following pathways:
- Business & Management
- Healthcare & Wellness
- Industrial Technology
- Languages & Communication
- Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math
- Social Sciences & Public Service
- Visual & Performing Arts
- College Readiness & ESL
- Exploratory