Professional Actor Training Certificate
Technical Certificate of Credit
A two-year, intensive acting program designed for students who desire to pursue a career in theatre, film, and television. The program consists of four technical certificates listed below. Students have the option of earning an Associates degree at Chattanooga State with additional course work. No more than 12 hours of certificate instruction may be applied toward this degree. The Professional Actor Training Program and Rose Bruford College in London have entered into a collaboration whereby students who successfully complete all four technical certificates and who meet Rose Bruford’s entrance requirements may be eligible to earn a Bachelor’s degree with honors following one additional calendar year of study in London.
Technical Certificate in Acting: Beginning
Admission is by audition only. All courses in this certificate are co-requisites.
Summary of Required Hours
- THEA 1030 - Introduction to the Theatre (3)
- THEA 1110 - Acting I (3-4)
- THEA 1230 - Movement I (3)
- THEA 1410 - Voice and Speech I (3)
- THEA 1520 - Improvisation I (3)
Total Hours: 16
Technical Certificate in Acting: Intermediate
Admission is by successful completion of the Technical Certificate in Acting: Beginning. All courses in this certificate are co-requisites.
Summary of Required Hours
- THEA 1120 - Acting II (4)
- THEA 1235 - Movement II (3)
- THEA 1320 - Stagecraft I (3)
- THEA 1420 - Voice and Speech II (3)
- THEA 1525 - Improvisation II (3)
Total Hours: 16
Technical Certificate in Acting: Advanced
Admission is by successful completion of Technical Certificates in Acting: Beginning and Intermediate or audition demonstrating advanced skills. All courses in this certificate are co-requisites.
Summary of Required Hours
- THEA 2110 - Acting III (4)
- THEA 2230 - Movement III (3)
- THEA 2310 - The Audition Process (3)
- THEA 2410 - Voice and Speech III (3)
- THEA 2520 - Improvisation III (3)
Total Hours: 16
Technical Certificate in Acting: Professional
Admission is by successful completion of Technical Certificate in Acting: Advanced. All courses in this certificate are co-requisites.
Summary of Required Hours
- THEA 2120 - Acting IV (4)
- THEA 2235 - Movement IV (3)
- THEA 2320 - Production Practicum (3)
- THEA 2420 - Voice and Speech IV (3)
- THEA 2525 - Improvisation IV (3)
Total Hours: 16
