Associate in Arts
Digital and Performing Arts
Empower Your Future: Discover our Digital and Performing Arts Pathway
The Digital and Performing Arts Pathway prepares students for careers in performance, directing, and theatre production. Students receive hands-on training in acting, stage and production management, voice and movement, script analysis, and directing. Performance-based classes are held at the Clermont Arts and Recreation Center Black Box Theatre.
Students can complete their courses online or in person, with the flexibility to choose electives that match their interests and goals.
Overview
The Associate in Arts (A.A.) in Digital and Performing Arts provides a foundational liberal arts education while allowing students to focus on performing or digital arts. This pathway includes coursework in five key areas: communications, humanities, mathematics, science, and social science, with specialized electives in theatre, digital media, and production. Digital and Performing Arts courses are offered exclusively on the South Lake Campus.
Program Highlights
- Allows students to customize their degree by selecting electives in theatre, technical theatre, and digital media.
- Flexible Learning Options: Offers courses online and in person.
- Lakehawk Journey: This A.A. pathway includes a 12-credit stackable college credit certificate in Digital Media Video Production, providing hands-on experience in media production, editing, and storytelling.
- Local Partnerships: DirectConnect to UCF®. guaranteed admission upon completion.Â
Choosing Your Digital Media & Performing Arts Path
Are you interested in digital arts, performing arts, and theater credentials? Here’s a quick guide to help you choose the right fit:
Associate in Arts (A.A.) Digital and Performing Arts Pathway
- Focus: Foundation for transferring to a bachelor’s degree program.
- Key Feature:Â Broad liberal arts education with electives in performing, theater, and technical arts. Includes a 12-credit Digital Media Video Production CCC.
- Best For:Â Students planning a four-year degree and exploring theater and performing arts interests.
Associate in Science (A.S.) in Digital Media: Creative Video Production
- Focus:Â Direct path to a video production career.
- Key Feature:Â Hands-on training with professional equipment for videography, editing, etc. Includes 12-credit and 15-credit Digital Media College Credit Certificates.
- Best For:Â Students seeking immediate employment in the digital media or video production industry.
College Credit Certificate (CCC) in Digital Media Production (15 Credits)
- Focus:Â Focused training for the digital media production industry.
- Key Feature:Â Develop core video production skills, content creation, and industry knowledge.
- Best For:Â Individuals wanting specific digital media production skills for quick entry into the field.
College Credit Certificate (CCC) in Digital Media: Video Production (12 Credits)
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- Focus:Â Foundational entry point to video basics.
- Key Feature:Â Essential hands-on training in video equipment and basic editing. Included in the A.A. Pathway.
- Best For:Â Beginners seeking fundamental video production skills quickly.
Program Length
The program consists of 60 credit hours and can be completed in two years when attending full-time.
Program Cost
Tuition costs for programs and courses at the associate’s degree level are $109.73 per credit hour. Additional costs will include textbooks, materials, and course fees.
Learn MoreScholarships
Students graduating from high school and enrolling at LSSC may qualify for other scholarships offered through the State of Florida. You will be notified of your eligibility after you apply to the College.
Learn MoreFinancial Aid
There are many options to finance your education. You may be eligible for Federal Grants, Work-Study, State Grants, Federal Loans, and Institutional Scholarships. For more information and how to apply, please visit the Financial Aid page.
Learn MoreOutcomes
The A.A. degree prepares students for transfer as juniors to a Florida public university; however, students need to be aware of specific courses required for acceptance into most majors. With careful selection, these courses may be used as either general education requirements or as electives. The A.A. degree guarantees admission to a Florida public university but not necessarily to an upper division, limited access program which may have additional requirements.
Courses
For a detailed breakdown of the curriculum and degree requirements, visit the Catalog page.
The Associate in Arts Digital and Performing Arts Pathway is for students who plan to earn an Associate in Arts (AA) degree at Lake-Sumter State College and transfer to most public universities in Florida and earn a bachelor’s degree in Digital and Performing Arts.Â
Yes, this pathway is specifically designed to facilitate transfer to four-year universities. By completing the program, students fulfill the general education and prerequisite requirements for this major, enabling them to enter bachelor’s degree programs as juniors.Â
The time needed to complete the Digital and Performing Arts Pathway depends on the number of credits earned each semester. If a student enrolls full-time, the pathway can be completed in approximately two years.Â
Yes, LSSC offers various financial aid options. Students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA application. Learn more.
LSSC provides academic advising, tutoring, and career services to help students succeed. Learn more.
Interested students should complete an application through the LSSC website and meet any necessary admission requirements. Apply.
Application Process
A student must have a high school diploma or GED to apply to Lake-Sumter State College.
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Submit your Application
Submit your online application and $30 application fee
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Transcripts
Submit high school/GED and prior college/university transcripts
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Financial Aid
Complete the FAFSA and other financial aid forms
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