Acting Acting majors have the unique opportunity to audition and perform in a number of productions each year. Students receive practical and creative "hands-on" instruction in the classroom and on the stage. This intensive training, consisting of the development of the voice, body, gesture, and creative imagination, enables the actor to work in myriad forms of theater. Students also gain instruction in stage construction, lighting, costume design, makeup and more! Performing Arts Associate in Arts degree For students pursuing a four-year degree. Choose One: Acting Specialization Dance Specialization Production/Design Specialization (Download PDF) Acting (0155) (Download PDF) Associate in Science degree This intensive training, consisting of the development of the voice, body, gesture, and creative imagination, enables the actor to work in many forms of the theater - from the classics to contemporary comedy, drama, and musicals. Upon graduation the student will be prepared for careers in the theater and entertainment industries. SEND THIS SITE TO A FRIEND! What is an Associate in Arts degree? Special Associate in Science degree requirements What is an Associate in Science degree? Explore other programs Download College catalog

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE This degree ensures junior-level entrance into a state supported four-year college or university. The Associate in Arts degree requires successful completion of 60 semester hours in both general education and the chosen Florida School of the Arts program area. Each student must complete a planned program including course work in the area of specialization, and related courses, as well as the general education requirements for English composition, humanities, social science, and mathematics. Florida Statute requires standardized testing to assess the basic computation and communication skills of entering students. Students who do not meet minimum communication, reading, and/or computation scores established by the State Board rule must complete remediation through enrollment and satisfactory completion of college preparatory courses prior to admission to the college credit communications and/or mathematics courses. (See the college preparatory section in the College catalog). Students may take courses concurrently in other curriculum areas for which they are qualified while undergoing remediation. BACK TO TOP SPECIAL ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS The mainstage productions shall serve as the proficiency exam for students in the acting program. Students who do not perform on mainstage in their final year may be required to perform a special proficiency exam consisting of three monologues: one comic, one serious and one classical. BACK TO TOP ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE This degree is for the student who is interested in entering the professional arts world or transferring into an advanced level professional arts school. The A.S. degree requires successful completion of 64 semester hours in both general education and a chosen FloArts program area. BACK TO TOP

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