Acting
Acting
The Acting Program at Riverside City College is an engaging program designed to prepare highly talented students for work in both professional and educational theatre. In addition to the core of required theatre courses, this comprehensive curriculum includes a sequence of courses in acting, voice, movement, and specialized styles, as well as required participation in campus productions both on and backstage. This balance of coursework and production experience prepares students to persevere in the demanding world of professional theatre. Students must exhibit continued progress and artistic growth and pass ongoing faculty evaluations in order to remain in the program. Student performance opportunities include Performance Riverside and The Gary Schultz Black Box Theatre.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
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Perform and/or design material appropriate to their area of emphasis as individuals in productions.
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Demonstrate identify, and work conceptually with all elements and styles of theatre.
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Experience the process of audition, rehearsal and performance through various forms of theatrical literature.
Program Requirements
Required Courses (9 units)
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| THE-30 | Voice and Movement for the Stage | 2.00 |
| THE-32 | Acting Fundamentals - Theater Games and Exercises | 3.00 |
| THE-38 | Auditioning for the Stage | 1.00 |
| THE-5 OR THE-6 | Theater Practicum OR Advanced Theater Practicum | 3.00 |
Elective Courses (9 units)
Complete 9 units from the following:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| THE-33 | Scene Acting-Creating a Role | 3.00 |
| THE-34 | Scene Study in Various Theatrical Styles | 3.00 |
| THE-35 | Classical Acting with Emphasis in Shakespearean Verse | 3.00 |
| THE-36 | Improvisational Acting | 3.00 |
| THE-39 | Acting for the Camera | 3.00 |
Total Units 18.00
Associate of Art Degree
The Associate of Art Degree in Acting will be awarded upon completion of the degree requirements, including general education and other graduation requirements as described in the college catalog.
