Program Description

Option offered through Liberal Arts

This program is designed for students preparing to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting or Theater.  Students will examine the various styles and periods of theater throughout history, develop skills in movement, voice, and acting, and explore the potential career paths in the theatre.  Students will demonstrate their acting skills in various performances.  Students will also watch live performances and analyze them through written and oral discussion.

Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:

• Demonstrate, in written and oral communication, a basic understanding and appreciation of the history of drama and theater acting and the various elements of drama and theatrical performance;
• Perform effectively as an actor in a specified scene;
• Use technology for learning and research pertinent to musical and theatrical appreciation, history, or performance;
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to situations involving theater and potential careers in the theatre;
• Evaluate the various issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the field of Theater. 

After UCNJ

Graduates may transfer to a four-year college or university and are eligible to take advantage of the many transfer/articulation agreements UCNJ has with some of the top four-year colleges and universities in the country. See a transfer advisor for details.

Recommended Sequence

Milestone Courses