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Musical Theatre Level 1 Certificate

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PROGRAM CODE: 2C08422A

The Musical Theatre Certificate Level I Certificate (formerly Musical Theatre Certificate) is designed to prepare the student for entry-level performance competency in the field of Musical Theatre and lead to specific areas of employment in musical theater production as well as television, theme parks, cruise ships and education. Related career opportunities include, but are not limited to performer, dancer, singer, director and choreographer. This certificate requires a total of 20.5-25 units. A grade of C or better is required in each course taken.

Course List
Code	Title	Units
Required Level 1 Core Courses (13 units):
THEA 105 F	Musical Theatre History	3
THEA 184 F	Beginning Musical Theatre I (formerly THEA 125 F and THEA 186 F)	3
THEA 185 F	Beginning Musical Theatre II (formerly THEA 138 F and THEA 187 F)	3
THEA 191 F	Beginning Musical Theatre Ensemble Voice	2
THEA 291 F	Intermediate Musical Theatre Ensemble Voice	2
Required Level 1 Theatre Arts Courses (3.5-6 units):
THEA 153 F	Introduction to Stage Crew Activity (formerly THEA 149 F)	0.5-3
THEA 180 F	Beginning Principles of Acting	3
Restricted Level 1 Dance Electives (3 units):		3
DANC 140 F	Introduction to Ballet	2
THEA 113 F	Theatre History I	3
THEA 188 F	Introduction to Movement and Performance Techniques for Musical Theatre	1
THEA 189 F	Beginning Movement and Performance Techniques for Musical Theatre	1
Restricted Level 1 Performance Electives (1-3 units):		1-3
THEA 130 F	Beginning Theatre Workshop	3
THEA 134 F	Beginning Theatre Practicum (formerly THEA 133 F)	3
THEA 139 F	Beginning Musical Theatre Concert Production	1
THEA 178 F	Beginning Musical Theatre Production	3
Total Units		20.5-25

¹: Requires concurrent enrollment of .50 units of THEA 153 F

Student Learning Outcomes

Outcome 1: Analyze, interpret and evaluate the historical contributions of musical theatre composers, choreographers, performers, lyricists, producers, and librettists to gain a culturally responsive historical perspective of musical theatre.

Outcome 2: Analyze, select and apply specific skills in singing, acting and dance to develop foundational auditioning skills for musical theatre.

Outcome 3: Demonstrate and interpret ensemble-based rhythms, music theory and sight singing skills through vocal exercises and musical theatre literature in order to establish foundational skills for music rehearsals within a musical production.

Outcome 4: Formulate script analysis, peer performance evaluations, and theatrical production critiques for the purpose of effectively communicating critical analysis of musical theatre performances.

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