Acting Proficiency Certificate
Ignite your performance passion! Dive into acting, connect with peers, and hone essential skills. Your stage awaits—seize the spotlight!
-
Program Duration: Short-term
-
Degree Type: Proficiency Certificate
-
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
Launch Your Acting Career with our Proficiency Certificate
- Actor – est. salary $70,544
- Dancer – est. salary $60,786
- Music Directors and Composers – est. salary $68,541
Career Outlook
Median Salary of Producers and Directors
Number of Jobs in the Region
10-year Job Outlook in the Region
Producers and Directors
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.
Starting Pay: $54,806
Typical Tasks
- Plan details such as framing, composition, camera movement, sound, and actor movement for each shot or scene.
- Communicate to actors the approach, characterization, and movement needed for each scene in such a way that rehearsals and takes are minimized.
- Direct live broadcasts, films and recordings, or non-broadcast programming for public entertainment or education.
- Research production topics using the internet, video archives, and other informational sources.
- Review film, recordings, or rehearsals to ensure conformance to production and broadcast standards.
- Supervise and coordinate the work of camera, lighting, design, and sound crew members.
Explore Related Programs
Let's Get Started
