The Certificate in Acting is available for those students who do not wish to transfer with degree standing to the upper division of other colleges or universities. It is intended as a concentrated program for interested students who wish to pursue and receive certification in a program centered totally on their interest in the Theater. This certificate is preparatory for further conservatory or specialized theater training or for those who wish to continue or pursue specific areas of theater instruction.
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 15 | |
| DRMA121 | Acting | 5 |
| DRMA&101 | Intro to Theater | 5 |
| General Education or Related Instruction elective: choose five credits from either list of approved courses. | 5 | |
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 15 | |
| DRMA122 | Acting | 5 |
| Related Instruction elective: choose five credits from the list of approved courses. | 5 | |
| Related Instruction or Technical Theater elective: choose five credits from either list of approved courses. | 5 | |
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 15 | |
| DRMA123 | Acting | 5 |
| General Education elective: choose five credits from the list of approved courses. | 5 | |
| Related Instruction or Technical Theater elective: choose five credits from either list of approved courses. | 5 | |
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 15 | |
| DRMA221 | Advanced Acting | 5 |
| Related Instruction elective: choose five credits from the list of approved courses. | 5 | |
| Technical Theater elective: choose five credits from the list of approved courses. | 5 | |
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 15 | |
| DRMA222 | Advanced Acting | 5 |
| Related Instruction elective: choose five credits from the list of approved courses. | 5 | |
| Technical Theater elective: choose five credits from the list of approved courses. | 5 | |
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 15 | |
| DRMA223 | Advanced Acting | 5 |
| DRMA298 | Individual Projects in Theater | 5 |
| Related Instruction elective: choose five credits from the list of approved courses. | 5 | |
Total credits for certificate: 90
- General Education Electives
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General Education Requirements are met by five credits in each of the following categories. All General Education Electives should be completed by Quarter 4 — leaving only Technical Theater and Related Instruction electives for Quarters 5 and 6.
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- Communication
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- CMST&101 – Intro to Communication
- CMST205 – Multicultural Communication
- CMST&220 – Public Speaking
- CMST&230 – Small Group Discussion
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- Computation and Quatitative Reasoning
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- ACCT215 – Accounting for Small Business Owners
- BUS116 – Business Math/Spreadsheets
- MATH&107 – Math in Society
- MATH110 – Applied Math for Technicians
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- Human Relations
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- PSYC&100 – General Psychology
- PSYC245/SOC245 – Social Psychology
- SOC102 – Introduction to American Culture
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- Related Instruction Electives
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- ART&100 – Art Appreciation
- ART104 – Modern American Art (19th & 20th Century)
- ART105 – Survey of American Art
- ART251, 252, 253 – Art History
- DRMA108, 109, 110 – Rehersal and Performance
- DRMA200 – Special Projects in Drama
- DRMA201 – Special Studies – Drama
- DRMA202 – Special Studies – Movement
- DRMA271, 272, 273 – Acting
- DRMA291, 292, 293 – Special Projects in Drama: Theatrical Internship
- DRMA298 – Individual Projects in Theater
- ENGL&114 – Intro to Drama
- ENGL&224 – Shakespeare I
- ENGL&225 – Shakespeare II
- ENGL&226 – British Literature I
- ENGL&227 – British Literature II
- ENGL&228 – British Literature III
- ENGL&244 American Literature I
- ENGL&245 American Literature II
- ENGL&246 American Literature III
- ENGL258 – Literature of American Cultures
- HUM104 – Visual Thinking
- HUM110 – Introduction to Film
- HUM200 – Reading the Media
- MUSC100 – Music in the Western World
- MUSC120 – Intermediate Group Instruction - Voice
- MUSC126 – Beginning Group Piano
- MUSC127 – Intermediate Group Piano I
- MUSC128 – Intermediate Group Piano II
- MUSC140 – College Choir
- MUSC165 – Community Chorale
- MUSC166 – Vocal Ensemble
- Technical Theater Electives
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Three quarters of fifteen Technical Theater credits are required. They may be taken in any approved courses and during any quarter.
- DRMA221 – Advanced Acting
- DRMA224 – Production & Stage Management
- DRMA231 – Props and Sound
- DRMA241 – Costuming
- DRMA251 – Stage Scenery
- DRMA261 – Stage Lighting
This program of study is outlined by quarter, and courses should be taken in the indicated sequence. However, it should not be concluded that students will always proceed through their program of study exactly as prescribed here. The number of quarters listed here is minimum. Individual student experience, educational and training background, and personal schedules and demands all may affect the time it takes to finish this program. Also, in general, summer quarter is not considered one of the full-time quarters in the program.
Note: advanced placement testing, work experience, and transfer of credits may result in course waivers, credit transfer, and advanced placement.
Safety and industrial hygiene are included throughout the curriculum through lectures and actual demonstrations of safe laboratory techniques.
Throughout this program of study the importance of a responsible and professional work ethic is stressed. Factors leading to such a work ethic are identified and discussed. Instruction is also provided in effective leadership and how it enhances the work environment. Input from this program's industrial advisory committee is essential to curriculum content pertaining to the work ethic and leadership as well as the technically oriented curriculum.
Certificate of Achievement in Acting
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