Acting and Performance Level 2 Certificate
Division: Visual and Performing Arts
PROGRAM CODE: 2C42468
The Acting and Performance Level 2 Certificate builds upon the Level 1 Certificate and is designed for students who seek advanced performance skills in classical, devised, and solo performance as well as business and marketing techniques required by industry professionals to find and secure employment. This certificate requires completion of the Level 1 Certificate (19.5-22.5 units) plus additional advanced courses for Level 2 (16-18 units), for a total of 35.5-40.5 units. At least one half of the units toward the certificate must be completed at Fullerton College with a grade of C or better in each course taken.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses from Level 1 (15 units): | ||
| THEA 100 F | Introduction to the Theatre | 3 |
| THEA 121 F | Movement for Actors | 3 |
| THEA 129 F | Voice for the Actor | 3 |
| THEA 180 F | Beginning Principles of Acting | 3 |
| THEA 181 F | Intermediate Principles of Acting | 3 |
| Required Technical Theatre Corequisites (3.5-4.5 units): | 3.5-4.5 | |
| Introduction to Stage Crew Activity (formerly THEA 149 F) | 0.5-3 | |
| AND | ||
| One or More of the Following Courses: | ||
| Introduction to Technical Theatre | 4 | |
| Stagecraft | 4 | |
| Scene Painting | 3 | |
| Introduction to Theatre Crafts Lab (formerly THEA 142 F) | 1-2 | |
| Properties: Design and Construction | 3 | |
| Beginning Theatre Crafts Lab | 1-2 | |
| Introduction to Sound Technology | 3 | |
| Sound Reinforcement Techniques | 2 | |
| Sound Design for the Theatre | 2 | |
| Beginning Theatrical Lighting (formerly THEA 144 F) | 3 | |
| Beginning Theatrical Costuming and Design (formerly THEA 145 F) | 3 | |
| Stage Makeup (formerly THEA 147AF) | 3 | |
| Intermediate Theatrical Lighting | 3 | |
| Intermediate Theatrical Costuming | 3 | |
| Intermediate Theatre Crafts Lab | 1-2 | |
| Advanced Theatre Crafts Lab | 1-2 | |
| 16-18th Century Theatrical Costume Construction | 3 | |
| 19th Century Theatrical Costume Construction | 3 | |
| 20th Century Theatrical Costume Construction | 3 | |
| Pre-16th Century Theatrical Costume Construction (formerly THEA 255 F) | 3 | |
| Stage Management | 3 | |
| Required Level 1 Electives (1-3 units): | 1-3 | |
| Multicultural Perspectives in American Theatre | 3 | |
| Modern Dramatic Literature | 3 | |
| Improvisation for Television, Film and Theatre | 2 | |
| Oral Interpretation | 3 | |
| Acting Workshop | 3 | |
| Theatre Workshop | 1-3 | |
| Beginning Theatre Practicum (formerly THEA 133 F) | 1-2 | |
| Introduction to Stage Combat | 3 | |
| Acting for the Camera | 3 | |
| Theatre Arts Independent Study | 1-3 | |
| Required Core Courses for Level 2 (12 units) | ||
| THEA 127 F | Oral Interpretation | 3 |
| THEA 182 F | Advanced Principles of Acting I | 3 |
| THEA 183 F | Advanced Principles of Acting II | 3 |
| THEA 222 F | Acting for the Camera | 3 |
| Restricted Electives for Level 2 (4-6 units) | 4-6 | |
| Multicultural Perspectives in American Theatre | 3 | |
| Modern Dramatic Literature | 3 | |
| Improvisation for Television, Film and Theatre | 2 | |
| Acting Workshop | 3 | |
| Theatre Workshop | 1-3 | |
| Beginning Theatre Practicum (formerly THEA 133 F) | 1-2 | |
| Beginning Musical Theatre Production | 0.5-3 | |
| Beginning Principles of Stage Combat | 3 | |
| Stage Directing | 3 | |
| Intermediate Theatre Practicum | 1-2 | |
| Intermediate Musical Theatre Production | 0.5-3 | |
| Total Units | 35.5-40.5 | |
Program Level Student Learning Outcomes
Outcome 1: Organize, evaluate, and compose materials for the application and audition process in theatre, film, and television.
Outcome 2: Choose/create, rehearse, and perform material that reflects character interpretation from multiple perspectives for the purpose of culturally responsive storytelling in live and recorded performances.
Outcome 3: Analyze rhetorical and stylistic devices in written scripts from a variety of cultural traditions for the purpose of character interpretation and enhanced performance.
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