Acting, Micro-credential

The Acting Micro-credential consists of 6 required credit hours. Satisfactory completion of the required courses would allow the student to achieve beginning-to-intermediate knowledge and skill in the fundamental aspects of Acting: character development, voice, movement, and script analysis.

Admission Requirements

For current, active Saint Louis University students wishing to declare a micro-credential, complete the Submit Update for Student Curriculum Record form. 

For non-Saint Louis University students, click here to apply as a Visiting/Non-Degree Seeking Student. 

The student will demonstrate:

• Basic level knowledge of acting theory and terminology;
• Beginning-to-intermediate skills in textual analysis;
• Beginning-to-intermediate skills in characterization (vocal, physical,  emotional, etc.); and
• Understanding of basic rehearsal techniques and protocols.

Grade of “C” or better in each required course (per the Micro-credential Policy).

Students who do not achieve the “C” or better grade in a required course will be expected to repeat the course in an attempt to achieve the “C” or better grade. Students may repeat a required course one time. Failure to achieve the “C” or better grade after one repeat attempt will be dismissed from the Micro-credential.

For more information about Micro-credentials within Fine & Performing Arts, please contact:

Lucy Cashion, M.F.A.
Associate Professor
lucy.cashion@slu.edu