Acting, A.S.

Location(s): Palatka Campus

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Program Code: 0155

Theater and Entertainment Technology

This intensive training, consisting of the development of the voice, body, gesture, and creative imagination, enables the actor to work in many forms of theater-from the classics to the contemporary comedy, drama, and musicals. Upon graduation, the student will be prepared for careers in the theater and entertainment industries.

For additional information, visit our website at SJRstate.edu/floarts-programs or call (386) 312-4300.

General Education Courses (15 Credit Hours)

ENC 1101 - Composition I Credits: 3 +
General Education Core Humanities Credits: 3 *
General Education Core Mathematics Credits: 3 *
General Education Core Natural Science Credits: 3 *

Choose one of the following Social Science courses:

AMH 2010 - United States History to 1877 Credits: 3
OR
AMH 2020 - United States History since 1877 Credits: 3
OR
POS 1041 - United States Federal Government Credits: 3

Foundation (25 Credit Hours)

TPP 2110 - Acting I Credits: 3
TPP 2111 - Acting II Credits: 3 +
TPP 1810 - Stage Speech I Credits: 3
TPP 1514 - Stage Movement for the Actor Credits: 3
OR
TPP 1120 - Improvisation for the Theater Credits: 3 +
OR
TPP 2803 - Stage Speech IV Credits: 3 +
THE 1020 - Introduction to Theater History Credits: 3 (recommended for A.S + A.A. degree pathway)
OR
THE 2300 - Dramatic Literature Credits: 3 +
THE 1925 - Play Production Credits: 1
TPA 2290L - Theater Production Laboratory Credits: 1
TPA 1200 - Introduction to Production/Design Credits: 3
TPA 1248 - Stage Make-Up Credits: 3
MVV - 2 Credits of Any MVV Course Credits: 2

Specialization (19 Credit Hours)

TPP 2118 - Acting III Credits: 3 +
TPP 2260 - Acting for the Camera Credits: 3 +
TPP 2261 - Acting for the Camera II Credits: 3 +
OR
TPP 2300 - Play Directing Credits: 3 +
OR
TPP 2141 - Acting in Shakespeare Credits: 3 +
TPP 1811 - Stage Speech II Credits: 3 +
TPP 2812 - Stage Speech III Credits: 3 +
TPA 2290L - Theater Production Laboratory Credits: 1 (Technical)
TPP 2220 - Audition Techniques Credits: 3 +

Elective (1 Credit Hour)

Corequisite Science Lab or any courses with the prefix of MUT, MVV, MVK, THE, TPA, DAA, TPP, ARH, ART, PGY or any course selected from communications, social science, humanities or mathematics

Required Total Credit Hours: 60

* Refer to A.S. degree general education core requirements .
+ Qualifying placement score or prerequisite course may be required. See course descriptions in catalog.
Students who wish to complete the Associate in Arts degree (in addition to an Associate in Science degree) should refer to the Associate in Arts degree section of the Catalog/Student Handbook for required additional general education courses.