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ACTING SKILLS FOR LIFE

THEATRE 200
Course Description

Learn how to apply acting skills to presentations and interactions in non-arts settings (business, education, etc.), such as enhancing confidence and communication in interviews presentations, elevator pitches, authentically connecting on a personal level with others, and how to avoid or better deal with stage fright.

Prerequisites

None

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

2 to 3

Offered

Summer

Grade Point Average
3.76

2.02% from Historical

Completion Rate
98.54%

2.38% from Historical

A Rate
80.29%

-0.1% from Historical

Class Size
137

9.99% from Historical

2026 Summr Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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