Acting Proficiency Certificate
Ignite your performance passion! Dive into acting, connect with peers, and hone essential skills. Your stage awaits—seize the spotlight!
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Program Duration: Short-term
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Degree Type: Proficiency Certificate
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Total Credit Hours: 13

About This Certificate
Learn to identify and utilize the foundations and principles of acting in a collaborative environment while demonstrating the ability to create and develop characters. The Acting Proficiency Certificate will prepare you to audition for roles, or you can continue your studies by applying your courses toward the A.A. degree in Theater.
Course Sequence
Course Number and Name | Credits | Advisory Notes | Course Type |
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ENGL 131 - Acting I | 3 credits | Major Course | |
ENGL 132 - Acting II | 3 credits | Prerequisites: ENGL 131 | Major Course |
ENGL 142 - Rehearsal and Performance | 4 credits | Prerequisites: ENGL 132 | Major Course |
ENGL 120 - Voice and Articulation or ENGL 135 - Movement and Dance for Actors | 3 credits | Major Course |

Launch Your Acting Career with our Proficiency Certificate
- Actor – est. salary $60,011
- Dancer – est. salary $56,642
- Music Directors and Composers – est. salary $54,751
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Producer
Plan and coordinate various aspects of radio, television, stage, or motion picture production, such as selecting script, coordinating writing, directing and editing, and arranging financing.
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- Coordinate the activities of writers, directors, managers, and other personnel throughout the production process.
- Review film, recordings, or rehearsals to ensure conformance to production and broadcast standards.
- Research production topics using the internet, video archives, and other informational sources.
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