Certificate of Proficiency | 16 credits
Communication and Performing Arts Division
Salt Lake City Campus
General Information 801-957-4073
Program Information 801-957-3095
Program Website
Academic and Career Advising
Program Faculty
Associate Professor - Zac Curtis
Program Description
The Theatre Performance Certificate program provides students with training required to audition for and perform in theatrical productions. It includes training in Voice, Movement, Acting, Production performance opportunities, and Makeup design which will prepare students to compete in the professional theatre world.
The Theatre Department faculty supports high standards in theatre education, enriched with film collaboration; they encourage and mentor individual students to attain their highest potential.
Career Opportunities
Work in this profession is emotionally and physically demanding and involves constant auditioning, self-care, and networking. Students may obtain employment and/or internships with theatres in the local communities and nation-wide as performers. Performers may seek representation by talent agencies in order to work in the film and television industry, or audition without representation. Many actors do not hold regular jobs in the field, but work as contract entrepreneurs.
Transfer/Articulation Information
Work in this profession is emotionally and physically demanding and involves constant auditioning, self-care, and networking. Students may obtain employment and/or internships with theatres in the local communities and nation-wide as performers. Performers may seek representation by talent agencies in order to work in the film and television industry, or audition without representation. Many actors do not hold regular jobs in the field, but work as contract entrepreneurs.
Estimated Cost for Students
Tuition and student fees: http://www.slcc.edu/student/financial/tuition-fees.aspx
Books: $150
Supplies: $50
Course Fees: $50
Estimated Time to Completion
Three Semesters of part-time course load.
Program Entry Requirements
There are no requirements to enter the program itself, but there is a required audition to take THEA 1190 . Students should contact Zac Curtis: Zachary.curtis@slcc.edu for audition information.
This certificate of proficiency is not financial aid eligible. However, courses within the certificate may be eligible if taken as part of a financial aid eligible program, including the Theatre A.S. degree.
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Related College-Wide Student Learning Outcomes |
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1 - Acquire substantive knowledge
2 - Communicate effectively
3 - Develop quantitative literacies
4 - Think critically & creatively
5 - Become a community engaged learner
6 - Work in professional & constructive manner
7 - Develop computer & information literacy
8 - Develop lifelong wellness
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Acquire entry-level professional skills in Acting, Voice, Movement, and Makeup application to apply to stage performance.
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1, 2, 4, 8 |
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Apply theory and skills related to performance and production of artistic works for stage, film, and other media.
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1, 4, 6, 7, 8 |
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Demonstrate ability to critically analyze the production values for stage, film, and other media, with appropriate expression, accuracy, and artistic value.
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1, 2, 4, 6 |
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Demonstrate competency in, and understanding of, the skills involved in creative artistic works for stage, film, and other media.
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1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 |
