Musical Theater: AA Degree
This degree provides a foundation in musical theater for students interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theater or pursuing a career in the music entertainment industry. To fulfill the requirements for this degree, students will complete the required courses for one of three areas of emphasis and work with a counselor to determine the appropriate pattern of general education courses based on the student’s individual educational goals.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Hear, identify and manipulate with fluency in sound and notation the elements of music such as rhythm, melody, harmony, structure, timbre, and texture.
- Demonstrate proficiency in solo and collaborative performance including technical competency, sight-reading, interpretive skill and artistic self-expression.
- Think, speak and write clearly and effectively about music.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses (12 units) | ||
| MUSI-121 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUSI-170 | Musical Theater Performance | 3 |
| THEA-100 | Introduction to Theater | 3 |
| THEA-110 | Acting I | 3 |
| Required Electives (9 units) | ||
| Complete 9 units from the following courses: | 9 | |
| Fundamentals of Music | ||
| Music Theory II | ||
| Musical Theater Voice I | ||
| Musical Theater Voice II | ||
| College Chorale | ||
| Musical Theater Performance | ||
| Musical Revue Performance | ||
| Musical Theater Performance: Young Audiences | ||
| Musical Theater Performance: Contemporary | ||
| Musical Theater Voice III | ||
| Musical Theater Voice IV | ||
| Rehearsal and Performance: Musical | ||
| Dance Theater Production | ||
| Acting for Fun and Profit | ||
| Total Units | 21 | |
To receive an Associate Degree, students must complete 60 degree applicable semester units with a grade point average of at least 2.0. Students must also complete the NVC General Education pattern to earn an Associate degree. Consultation with a Counselor is highly encouraged to ensure all requirements are met.