Theatre and Film
Let’s set the scene. You’re pursuing a career in theatre and film and discover San Jacinto College’s program. It offers everything from acting to cinematography—all taught by industry professionals. You decide it’s time to step into the spotlight. It’s time to make a change for your future. Action!
Program at a Glance
Career Opportunities
With a degree or certificate in theatre, you can find a career as a:
- Actor
- Director
- Costume designer
- Makeup artist
- Scenic designer
- Stage manager
- More
Earning Potential
- Actor: $15.75 per hour
- Makeup artist: $45,320
- Producers and directors: $62,738
- Lighting technician: $62,848
- Sound engineering technician: $46,088
- Set and exhibit designers: $52,000
- Costume attendants: $49,683
For more salary information, check out Texas Wages.
Locations
DEGREES & CERTIFICATES
Fine Arts, AA - Theatre and Film
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Double the Drama
The Central Campus theatre program puts on at least five productions a year. It is led by 10 seasoned faculty members who have extensive experience in the theatre industry.
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The South Campus program is led by Dr. Jonelle Walker. Not only does it hold multiple productions a semester, but it also holds Student Initiated Projects (SIPs). SIPs are performances organized, designed, and run completely by students.
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Bravo!
Visit Us
Central Campus. Located in the Richard S. Slocomb Fine Arts Building. See the theatre layout.
Interested?
Want to join the San Jac theatre and film department? Fill out the form below!
Ivins honored as Texas Education Theatre Association Educator of the Year
Jerry has taught at San Jac for 28 years. He is not only the artistic director for
the College's Central Campus theatre program but he is also heavily involved in the
University Interscholastic League one-act play competition as a judge, an adjudicator,
and a licensed contest manager.
He runs two area and two regional contests and the state one-act play contest each
year for 4A, 5A, and 6A schools. He has served the Texas Educational Theatre Association since 2006 as Convention Director for thirteen
years and served on the Board of Directors for five years.
