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Associate in Arts

Digital and Performing Arts Pathway

Empower Your Future: Discover Digital and Performing Arts Pathway

The Digital and Performing Arts A.A. Pathway at Lake-Sumter State College provides a strong liberal arts foundation while preparing 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, with coursework available online or on campus in Leesburg and Clermont. Performance-based classes are held at the Clermont Arts and Recreation Center Black Box Theatre.

Scholarships are available through the Lake-Sumter State College Foundation to support program costs. Start your journey today and shape your future in the performing arts.

The Associate in Arts (A.A.) in General Studies provides a solid liberal arts education, with courses in communications, humanities, mathematics, science, and social science, along with the option to choose electives in performing or technical arts. This pathway prepares students to transfer into a bachelor’s program as juniors and satisfies general education requirements for a bachelor’s degree. Courses are available both online and on campus in Leesburg and Clermont, giving students flexibility in their studies. update to be for a digital and performing arts program Additionally, this pathway includes a 12-credit stackable college credit certificate in Digital Media Video Production, providing valuable skills and credentials.

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Overview

The Digital and Performing Arts A.A. 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.

Program Highlights

  • Allows students to customize their degree by selecting electives in theatre, technical theatre, and digital media.
  • Flexible Learning Options: Nearly all general education courses are available online or on campus in Leesburg and Clermont.
  • 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®. guarantees seamless admission to the University of Central Florida upon completion of this A.A. degree. Digital and Performing Arts courses are offered exclusively on the Clermont Campus.

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 Media and Performing Arts Pathway

  • Focus: Foundation for transferring to a bachelor’s degree program.
  • Key Feature: Broad liberal arts education with electives in performing, theater, and technical arts. Includes a 12-credit Digital Media Video Production CCC.
  • Best For: 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: Direct path to a video production career.
  • Key Feature: Hands-on training with professional equipment for videography, editing, etc. Includes 12-credit and 15-credit Digital Media College Credit Certificates.
  • Best For: Students seeking immediate employment in the digital media or video production industry.

College Credit Certificate (CCC) in Digital Media Production (15 Credits)

  • Focus: Focused training for the digital media production industry.
  • Key Feature: Develop core video production skills, content creation, and industry knowledge.
  • Best For: Individuals wanting specific digital media production skills for quick entry into the field.

College Credit Certificate (CCC) in Digital Media Video Production (12 Credits)

  • Focus: Foundational entry point to video basics.
  • Key Feature: Essential hands-on training in video equipment and basic editing. Included in the A.A. Pathway.
  • Best For: 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.

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Scholarships

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.

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Financial 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.

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Outcomes

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.

Additional information about AA degree requirements can be found in the Catalog and Student Handbook.

Career Outlook

Designed to provide students the opportunity to complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree for employment requiring that level of degree attainment.

For a detailed breakdown of the curriculum and degree requirements, visit the Catalog page.

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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