Associate of Arts (AA) Degree

Undergraduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:

Acting

Demonstrate the ability to play an objective and listen/respond effectively in on-camera work, at an intermediate level
Analyze plays and screenplays to identify key elements necessary to build a performance, at an intermediate level
Movement

Demonstrate understanding and basic command of movement choices used to to build a character
Vocal Production

Project appropriately for on-camera acting
Professional Readiness

Demonstrate intermediate-level understanding of audition requirements for seeking professional work as an actor
Academy of Art University Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Academy of Art University will demonstrate the ability to:

Produce a body of work suitable for seeking professional opportunities in their chosen field of art and design.
Solve creative problems within their field of art and design, including research and synthesis of technical, aesthetic, and conceptual knowledge.
Communicate their ideas professionally and connect with their intended audience using visual, oral, and written presentation skills relevant to their field.
Execute technical, aesthetic, and conceptual decisions based on an understanding of art and design principles.
Evaluate work in their field, including their own work, using professional terminology.
Recognize the influence of major cultural and aesthetic trends, both historical and contemporary, on art and design products.
Learn the professional skills and behaviors necessary to compete in the global marketplace for art and design.

AA Acting Degree Requirements

Minimum grade of C- in all core courses, major courses, and LA 107 Writing for the Multilingual Artist or 108 Composition for the Artist
Minimum 2.0 GPA and the following general education requirements:
1 Written Communication: Composition
1 Written Communication: Critical Thinking
2 Art Historical Awareness: Western Art