Professional Acting
Associate Degree
About this degree
The professional acting program allows the student to develop artistic and abilities that promote their career in the world of acting through the conception, creation and interpretation of characters, integrating expression, body movement, art, sensitivity, style and communication.
Academics Achievements
Mastering Fundamental Techniques: Embark on an exciting journey towards mastery of the performing arts. Start by exploring Acting and Public Speaking, where every word and gesture comes to life. In Body and Movement, your body becomes an expressive instrument, while Voice and Diction hone your ability to project and articulate clearly. Screenwriting invites you to understand the structure and rhythm of the stories you will interpret. This trip also includes Acting I and II, where you will delve into acting techniques and styles, preparing you for any role that comes your way.
Specialization in Acting for TV and Film: This stage immerses you in the fascinating world of acting for TV and film. TV Acting equips you with the specific skills to shine on the small screen, while Film Acting prepares you for the unique demands of film. In the TV Practice Laboratory and the Final Film Project, you will have the opportunity to apply what you have learned in environments that simulate the reality of a professional set. These practical experiences are vital to understanding the dynamics of working on television and film productions.
Career Preparation: Finally, you will focus on preparing for a successful career in the industry. Casting subjects and Practice Labs, both in TV and Theatre, offer you a window into the real world of auditioning and working on live productions. Here, you will put your skills to the test, learning to handle the pressure and expectations of the professional environment. In addition, the Elective I subject allows you to explore complementary areas of interest, enriching your artistic profile. With this knowledge and experience, you will be ready to confidently face the challenges of a career in acting for TV, film and theater.
Title Offered: Associate in Professional Acting
Entry requirements:
- Official transcripts from all high school.
- English language proficiency
- All applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency for admission purposes if their first language (learned and understood) is not English.
Program objetives:
- Interpret characters and use the body as a vehicle to improvise in space and time through physical and technical training.
- Prepare students in the practical and theoretical foundations of acting for film, theater or television.
- Create systematic training habits in the Acting, Body Expression and Voice Workshops and understand them as a unit of acting development.
- Develop the student's commitment, love for art, and autonomous work as a fundamental principle of artistic education.
- Study and apply techniques that allow you to develop your acting ability.
- Know the fundamental elements of business related to the field of action.
- Know and apply environmental protection techniques in your professional projects.
Curriculum:
- GEN101 History of Art 3 Credits
- GEN102 College algebra 3 Credits
- GEN103 History of cinema 3 Credits
- GEN104 Composition in English 3 Credits
- GEN105 Introduction to Communication 3 Credits
- GEN106 Environmental Sciences and Social Impact 3 Credits
- ACT201 Body and Movement I 3 Credits
- ACT202 Performance I 3 Credits
- DCA202 Screenwriting Techniques 3 Credits
- ACT204 Voice and Diction 3 Credits
- ACT301 Performance II 3 Credits
- ACT302 Acting for TV 3 Credits
- ACT303 Performance for theater 3 Credits
- ACT304 Body and Movement II 3 Credits
- ACT305 Casting 3 Credits
- ACT402 TV Practice Laboratory 3 Credits
- ACT403 Theater Practice Laboratory 3 Credits
- ACT404 Film Acting 3 Credits
- ELE303 Elective I 3 Credits
- ACT406 Final film project Laboratory 3 Credits
Total credits: 60
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