Program Description

The Acting Certificate Program will give participants a broad range of styles and scenes to increase their emotional range and depth of knowledge in various methods of acting. Participants will have the opportunities to work on Stanislavski, Shakespeare, improvisation, and vocal/movement practices. 

Program Learning Outcomes

• Show increased vocal and physical expression.
• Finding the courage to stand and deliver text in front of others.
• Committing to imaginary circumstances.
• Recognizing the role of empathy on stage and in real life. 
• Demonstrate collaborative ensemble work.
• Assess and interpret Shakespearean/Elizabethan text. 
• Develop a technique based approach to acting.
• Develop a personal warmup routine.
• Generate conversations about big ideas in the creative process. 

Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Department Requirements
THEA 112	Acting for Beginners	3
THEA 212	Improvisational Acting	3
THEA 312	Acting Shakespeare	3
THEA 412	Acting Studio	3
Total Hours		12

A minimum of 12 credits must be earned for graduation with a cumulative gpa of a 2.00 or higher.