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 the Certificate of Achievement in Musical Theater, students are
able to demonstrate a professional work ethic within a professional framework of collaboration
in rehearsal and performance.
- Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Musical Theater, students are
able to demonstrate knowledge of the basic anatomy and physiology involved in tone
production and of the respiratory system and its contribution to singing.
- Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Musical Theater, students are
able to examine and perform within major genres of American Musical Theater.
- Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Musical Theater, students are
able to practice, perform, and memorize scales, chords, and simple harmonic progressions.
- Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Musical Theater, students are
able to 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