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Musical Theater Certificate of Achievement (CA)

About the Program

The Musical Theater certificate provides training in the theories and practices of performing in musicals. The program is designed to provide knowledge and practical experience in acting, singing, movement and dance, preparing students to perform in community, amateur and professional productions of musical theater. Students are required to audition for at least one Musical Theater production (THEA 57).

Career Opportunities

Performer (Actor / Dancer / Singer) Choreographer Director Teaching Artist Corporate Facilitator

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students are able to:

  • Demonstrate a professional work ethic within a professional framework of collaboration in rehearsal and performance.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the basic anatomy and physiology involved in tone production and of the respiratory system and its contribution to singing.
  • Examine and perform within major genres of American Musical Theater.
  • Practice, perform, and memorize scales, chords, and simple harmonic progressions.
  • Synthesize acting, movement, dance, and singing skills into a truthful musical theater performance.

Learning and Career Pathway Maps

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Required Core: (12 units)

Course Number Course Title Units
DANC 1 Introduction to Dance 1
MUS 21A Beginning Piano 1
MUS 23A Elementary Voice 1
THEA 1A Theory/Practice of Acting I 3
THEA 1B Theory/Practice of Acting II 3
THEA 39A Musical Theater Workshop - Beginning 3

List A: Select One (3 Units)

Course Number Course Title Units
THEA 39B Musical Theater Workshop - Intermediate 3
THEA 57A Performance in Production - Introduction to Musical Theater 3

List B: Select One (1-2 Units)

Course Number Course Title Units
MUS 23B Intermediate Voice 1
MUS 44 Concert Choir 1
MUS 45 Chamber Choir 2
MUS 46 Vocal Jazz Ensemble 2

List C: Select One (1 Unit)

Course Number Course Title Units
DANC 2A Jazz Dance Fundamentals/Beginning 1
DANC 2B Jazz Dance Beginning/Intermediate 1
DANC 3A Ballet Fundamentals/Beginning 1

Total Units: 17-18