Musical Theatre
The primary focus of the Musical Theatre Program is to
provide technical and practical musical theatre training
in all aspects of Musical Theatre and to assist students
in completing lower division requirements in preparation
for transfer to baccalaureate level institutions.
Secondarily the curriculum prepares students for
entry-level employment in professional and community
theatre as they pursue their degree objectives.
Career Opportunities
Actor/Actress*
Dancer+
Director of Audience Development*
Musician+
Performers*
Production Assistant*
Song Writers+
Sound Technician*
Theatrical Agent*
* Bachelor’s Degree or higher required.
+Bachelor’s Degree normally recommended.
Associate Degree Major Requirements
|
Subject & Number |
Title | Units |
|
Dance 080A or B or C or D |
Modern I or II
or III or IV |
1.5 |
| Dance
081A | Tap I |
1.5 |
|
Dance 084A or B or C or D |
Jazz I or II or III or IV |
1.5 |
| Dance
088A or B or C or D | Ballet I or II
or III or IV |
1.5 |
| Dance 120A or B or
C or D | Musical
Theatre Dance |
1.5 |
| Dance
205 or 206 | Modern Dance Improvisation
and Choreography I or II
| 2 |
| Music
105 or 106 | Music Theory and
Practice I or II |
4 |
| Music
132 or 133 | Class
Piano I or II |
3 |
| Music
170 | Class Voice |
2 |
| Music
171 | Class Voice |
2 |
| Theatre
110 | Introduction to
the Theatre |
3 |
| Theatre
102 or 103 | Theatre
Production Practicum |
2 |
| and | | |
| Theatre
104 or 105 | Theatre
Production Practicum |
2 |
| or | | |
| Theatre
109 or 111 |
Rehearsal and Performance |
(2) |
| and | | |
| Theatre
112 or 113 |
Rehearsal and Performance |
(2) |
| Theatre
122 or 123 | Theatre
Workshop Laboratory |
1 |
| Theatre
124 or 125 | Theatre
Workshop Laboratory |
1 |
| Theatre
130 | Beginning
Acting |
3 |
| Theatre
131 | Intermediate
Acting |
3 |
| Theatre
234 A or B | Fundamentals of Musical
| |
| or |
Theatre – Performance |
3 |
| Music
234 A or B | Fundamentals of Musical
| |
| |
Theatre – Performance |
(3) |
| Theatre
235 A or B | Fundamentals of Musical
| |
| or |
Theatre – Scene and Song
| 3 |
| Dance
235 A or B | Fundamentals of Musical
| |
| or |
Theatre – Scene and Song
|
(3) |
| Music
235 A or B | Fundamentals of Musical
| |
| |
Theatre – Scene and Song |
(3) |
| |
Total |
41.5 |
| |
Plus General Education Requirements | |
Certificate of Achievement
Any student who chooses to complete only the
requirements listed above under Musical Theatre core
curriculum qualifies for a Certificate of Achievement.
An official request must be filled with the Admissions
and Records Office prior to the deadline as stated in
the Academic Calendar. [ top ]
Theatre Arts
The Theatre Arts major is designed to provide academic
knowledge and practical technical training in all
aspects of theatre arts at the entry level. The
curriculum provides the essential lower division courses
necessary for transfer to similar programs at four-year
institutions, as well as assisting students towards
employment in the professional and community theatre.
Career Opportunities
Actor/Actress
Actors' Agent
Casting Director
Costume Designer*
Director*
Display Designer*
Light Technician*
Producer*
Production Stage Manager*
Sound Engineer
Special Effects Specialist*
Theatre Manager
*Bachelor’s Degree or higher required.
Associate Degree Major Requirements
|
Subject & Number |
Title | Units |
|
Theatre Arts 100 |
Fundamentals of Theatre
Production |
3 |
Theatre Arts 102 or 103
or 104 or 105 |
Theatre Production Practicum |
2 |
|
or |
|
|
Theatre Arts 109 or 111
or 112 or 113 |
Rehearsal and Performance |
(2) |
| Theatre
Arts 120 | History of
the Theatre |
3 |
| Theatre
Arts 121 | History of
the Theatre |
3 |
| Theatre
Arts 130 | Beginning
Acting |
3 |
| Theatre
Arts 134 A or B | Fundamentals of Costume |
|
| or |
Design and Construction |
3 |
| Theatre Arts 155 | Stagecrafts |
(3) |
| Theatre
Arts 136 |
Theatre Makeup |
2 |
| Theatre
Arts 143 | Historic Costume for
| |
| or |
the Theatre
|
3 |
| Theatre
Arts 144 |
20th Century Fashion
and Costumes |
(3) |
| |
Total |
22 |
Note: Plus one area of emphasis selected from the
following:
Area of Emphasis
Acting
(Major Code: 50069)
|
Subject & Number |
Title | Units |
|
Theatre Arts 115 |
Voice and Movement
for the Stage |
2 |
| Theatre
Arts 131 |
Intermediate Acting |
3 |
|
Theatre Arts 207 or 208 |
Techniques of Directing |
3 |
| Theatre
Arts 230 |
Advanced Acting I |
3 |
| |
Total |
11 |
| |
Total Required |
32 |
| |
Plus General Education and Elective Requirements |
|
Recommended Electives:
|
Subject & Number |
Title | Units |
|
Theatre Arts 212 or 213 or 214 or 215 |
Rehearsal Performance:
Advanced |
2 |
|
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|
|
Area of Emphasis
Technical
(Major Code: 50068)
|
Subject & Number |
Title | Units |
|
Theatre Arts 134 A or B |
Fundamentals of Costume
or Design and Construction |
3 |
| or |
Fundamentals of
Scenic Design |
(3) |
|
Theatre Arts 156 |
Theatre Makeup II |
2 |
| or |
|
|
| Theatre
Arts 157 |
Fundamentals of
Stage Lighting
and Sound Design
|
(3) |
| Theatre
Arts 254 A or B |
Advanced Design |
3 |
| |
Total |
8-9 |
| |
Total Required |
30-31 |
| |
Plus General Education and Elective Requirements |
|
Certificate of Achievement
Any student who chooses to complete only the
requirements listed above under Theatre Arts core
curriculum plus one of the areas of emphasis
qualifies for a Certificate of Achievement in
Theatre Arts, Acting or Theatre Arts, Technical. An
official request must be filed with the Admissions
and Records Office prior to the deadline as stated
in the Academic Calendar.
Technical Training Program
The Theatre Arts Technical Training Program is
designed to provide technical theatre skills and
practical technical theatre training in all aspects
of Technical Theatre. The curriculum prepares
students for entry-level technical employment in the
professional and community theatre.
Associate Degree Major Requirements
(Major Code: 50067)
|
Subject & Number |
Title | Units |
|
Theatre Arts 100 |
Fundamentals of
Theatre Production |
3 |
| Theatre
Arts 102 | Theatre
Production Practicum |
2 |
|
Theatre Arts 103 |
Theatre Production Practicum |
2 |
| Theatre
Arts 104 | Theatre
Production Practicum |
2 |
| Theatre
Arts 105 | Theatre
Production Practicum |
2 |
| Theatre
Arts 134 A or B | Fundamentals of Costume
Design and Construction |
3 |
| Theatre
Arts 136 | Makeup |
2 |
| Theatre Arts 155 |
Stagecrafts |
3 |
| Theatre
Arts 156 |
Fundamentals of Scenic
Design
|
3 |
| Theatre
Arts 157 |
Fundamentals of Stage
Lighting and Sound |
3 |
| Theatre
Arts 216 | Theatre
Production
Practicum - Advanced |
2 |
| Theatre
Arts 217 | Theatre
Production
Practicum - Advanced |
2 |
| Theatre
Arts 238 A-B-C | Theatre Arts Technical
Internship Seminar
|
1 |
| Theatre
Arts 241 | Theatre Arts Technical |
|
| or |
Internship |
1 |
| Theatre
Arts 242 |
Theatre Arts Technical |
|
| or |
Internship |
(2) |
| Theatre
Arts 243 |
Theatre Arts Technical
Internship |
(3) |
| |
Total Required |
31-34 |
| |
Plus General Education and Elective Requirements | |
Certificate of Achievement
Any student who chooses to complete only the
requirements listed above under Theatre Arts
Technical Training Program qualifies for a
Certificate of Achievement. An official request must
be filed with the Admissions and Records Office
prior to the deadline as stated in the Academic
Calendar. [ top ] |
