THE ACTORS CONSERVATORY 

INTENTIONS

The first year program at the Actors Conservatory focuses on the foundational methodologies of acting as a craft through rigorous and concentrated immersion into the program, setting the actor's intention of professionalism into action. Students are introduced and expected to develop skills in multiple courses- synthesizing all of these areas into a performer ready to take on the more complex challenges of increasingly rigorous performance work and professional expectations. 

some variation in the order of course offerings may occur
based on department need

FALL YEAR 1  (UNITS: 14)

• Conservatory Readiness
• Theory/Practice of Acting I (Realism)
• Beginning Improvisation 
• Introduction to Dramatic Arts
• Musical Theater Workshop 
• Dance 

SPRING YEAR 1 (UNITS: 15)

• Theory/Practice of Acting II (Beyond Realism)
• Practicum: Performance in Production or Theater for Young Audiences
• Spring Specialty: Shakespeare OR Movement/Stage Speech
• Modern American Theater
• Beginning Piano 
• Elementary Voice I 
• Dance

At the end of Year 1, students will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement in Acting. To earn a Certificate of Achievement, Certificate Accomplishment, Certificate of Completion, or Certificate of Competency, students must earn a grade of ‘C’, or higher, or ‘P’ in all classes used to complete the certificate. 

PC: Aaron Burg

UPPING THE STAKES

Second Year students are given the opportunity to show their readiness in multiple new and exciting fields of study. In the second year, students are required to perform in 2-3 productions over the course of 12 months, further putting to the test the foundational systems developed in Year 1 while continuing to grow as artists.

summer intersession  (UNITS: 3-6)

• English 1A**
• Practicum: Outdoor Amphitheater Musical - Performance OR Stage Crew

FALL YEAR 2  (UNITS: 12-15)

• Intermediate Improvisation 
• Musical Theater Workshop 
• Spring Specialty: Shakespeare OR Movement/Stage Speech
• Acting for the Camera & Voiceover 
• Stagecraft***
• Fencing

spring YEAR 2   (UNITS: 12)

• Script Analysis** 
• Practicum: Performance in Production or Theater for Young Audiences
• Stage Combat
• Business of Acting 
• Electives (2 units)
  • Dance (Possible Courses: Intro to Dance, Ballet, Modern, or Jazz)
  • Choir ( Possible Courses- Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, or Vocal East Ensemble)

At the end of Year 2, students will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement in Musical Theater and Certificate of Achievement for the Conservatory program.  To earn a Certificate of Achievement, Certificate Accomplishment, Certificate of Completion, or Certificate of Competency, students must earn a grade of ‘C’, or higher, or ‘P’ in all classes used to complete the certificate. 

** Summer Session: Strongly Recommended: Eng 1A ( 3-units). Students that have not already completed Eng 1A are encouraged to take it at this time. Eng 1A is a prerequisite to Thea 53 (Script Analysis), so students who have not completed it must do so. Those who have completed Eng 1A at another college or through AP testing should discuss with a counselor at https://laspositascollege.edu/counseling/ for clarity on if you are required to take ENG 1A or not**

*** Strongly recommended for students planning an AA or transfer to UC/CSU

After your two years with the ACLPC, you can move foward with two more semesters to complete your AA-T transfer degree in Theater Arts. Many ACLPC courses will work for this transfer pattern and you will be on your way to the next step in your educational and artistic journey. **You should schedule an appointment with a counselor to formalize this plan and check it for accuracy**

SUMMER, FALL, SPRING (Year 3)
ANTH 1 & ANTH 1L - Intro to Anthropology + Lab
MATH 
CMST 1 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking
CMST 2 - Oral Interpretation of Literature  OR  CMST 5 - Readers Theater
GEOG 12 - Geography of California
SOC 3 - Introduction to Race and Ethnicity
THEa 50 - Stagecraft (if not already completed in second year fall term)
THEA 50L/51/52 -One Technical Theater Design course to meet transfer requirement

For more specific course descriptions, please visit here!