Saint Augustine’s College, located in the historic district of downtown Raleigh, is
unique in its offering of a combined major in theatre and film. Core level courses introduce students to both disciplines. As students advance, they choose their areas of concentration.
The philosophy of the theatre and film program is that students learn by doing. Class sizes are small enough to offer individual attention for all students. The facilities and state of the art equipment provide the opportunity for practical, hands-on experience in production for the camera and stage. The theatre and film program also offers internships and workshops with visiting professionals. Our 4 year program leads to a BA degree in Theatre & Film.
Theatre
The Theatre side of our program trains students in the wide variety of skills involved in theatrical performance and production, preparing tomorrow’s artists for employment in the exciting world of live theatre, and also for advanced study on the graduate level.
We offer students a broad curriculum of theatre courses in
•acting
•technology
•playwriting
•directingProductions take place in our 300-seat proscenium theatre, complete with a new sound system to complement our new computerized dimming system and lighting instruments.
Students in Saint Augustine’s Theatre learn by doing. Skills learned in the 
classroom are reinforced through production and performance opportunities. Our graduates are prepared to take their places in the world of theatre as “thinking artists,” filled with the skills and enthusiasm to succeed in today’s highly competitive theatrical world.
Dynamic theatre courses include:
Acting I, II, and III; Voice and Movement for the Actor; Auditioning; Technical Theatre; Theatre Production I, II, III, and IV; Playwriting; Directing; Special Topics; Internships.
Come play a part in Saint Augustine’s Theatre!!
Film
It is our mission to instruct students in the art and craft of
filmmaking, in order to prepare students for learning at a higher academic or professional level. Students' productions are filmed in our fully equipped soundstage and on location.
Students can focus on
•Motion Picture Directing
•Screenwriting
•Documentary Filmmaking
•Acting for the Camera
•Technical Filmmaking (camera, lighting, sound, editing, etc.)
Exciting film courses include:
- Camera and Lighting
- Motion Picture Production
- Feature Screenwriting
- Film History and Criticism
- Internship
- Documentary
- Acting & Auditioning for the Camera
- Motion Picture Directing
- Motion Picture Editing
Students train on state-of-the-art equipment, including:
Avid non-linear editing systems,
Canon XL1 & S digital cameras,
Arri lighting kits,
Final Draft screenwriting software.
2-Year Advanced Film Award Program
Saint Augustine's College also offers a 2-year Advanced Film Award program that has been designed for adults who already have a degree or who choose not to pursue a Bachelor's degree, but want to be trained in the area of filmmaking. This 24-credit program is designed to be completed in two years, with students taking two courses per semester. Classes are offered as part of the regular Theatre & Film Program, taught during the normal class schedule. Students may choose to focus in directing, acting, screenwriting, and/or other technical courses.
Teen Summer Film Workshop
Saint Augustine's College offers a Teen Summer Film Workshop for youth ages 13-18 years of age to learn filmmaking at a professional level during an intensive two-week program. Students will gain hands-on training using Canon digital cameras, soundstage equipment, Avid non-linear editing systems including training in directing, acting, screenwriting, storyboarding and more.