Theatre Performance Certificate

Program Description

The Certificate in Theatre Performance is specifically designed for students interested in developing their performance skills as a performer or actor. Through a structured curriculum comprised of classroom, workshop, and stage experiences, this program provides authentic performance opportunities. There is a particular emphasis in the program on how the arts can further assist in developing socially progressive ideas through performance and acting. All of the courses in this certificate can be applied to the Theatre Performance, A.A. program.

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the Theatre Performance Certificate Program will be able to:

1. Classify the roles and functions of personnel in the performing arts.
2. Perform acting methods, movement, voice, and diction techniques.
3. Apply fundamental ideas of script analysis in authentic performance.
4. Evaluate past, current, and emerging trends regarding the performing arts.
5. Examine the potential for progressive social change through the performing arts.

Sequence of Study - Theatre Performance

Required Courses (in expected order)

• COM-1010 Foundations of Communication Credits: 3 (Program Elective) or
• COM-1090 Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3 (Program Elective)

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• THE-1010 Introduction to Theatre Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• THE-2503 Stage Costumes and Make-Up Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• THE-2505 Theatre History Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• THE-1501 Acting I Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• THE-2070 Voice and Diction Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• THE-2502 Movement for Actors Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• THE-2803 Crew Experience Credits: 1 (Program Requirement)
• THE-2504 Script Analysis Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• THE-2501 Acting II Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• THE-2905 Theatre Production Experience Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)

Program Total: 31 Credits

Transferability

Credit earned at any public institution in the state shall be transferable to any other institution if the:

• Credit is from a college or university parallel course or program;
• Grades in the block of courses transferred average 2.00 or higher; and
• Acceptance of the credit is consistent with the policies of the receiving institution governing students following the  same program. Refer to ARTSYS at artweb.usmd.edu and the receiving institution’s catalog to select transferable courses.

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