The Certificate of Achievement in Musical Theater with Theater focus is a 44-unit CTE program that will prepare students for careers in the musical theater industry. The purpose of the certificate is to prepare students to succeed in auditions for regional and national shows. Students must complete the program earning a grade of C or better in all required courses. Careers in musical theater include: A. Musical Theater Actor, Singer, Dancer B. Floor Shows (Hotels, casinos, clubs) C. Band Member (Vocalist) D. Broadway, Off-Broadway, Touring Shows: National, Regional, Local E. Voice Over F. Productions, Concerts: performer G. Music Director (Musical Theater) H. Community musical theater director I. Musical Theater Teacher: Community School; Parks & Rec Program
Theater: Technique and Production (23 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| THEA011A | Script Analysis: Classical | 3 units |
| THEA012 | Survey of Musical Theater | 3 units |
| THEA021A | Practical Theater (Scene & Stage) I | 1 unit |
| THEA022A | Practical Theater (Costume & Makeup) I | 1 unit |
| THEA035A | Voice Production and Articulation | 3 units |
| THEA040A | Acting One | 3 units |
| THEA040B | Acting Two | 3 units |
| THEA070A | Mainstage Theater Production Workshop: American Representational | 3 units |
| THEA070D | Mainstage Theater Production Workshop: Musical and Children's Theater | 3 units |
Music: Theory & Musicianship. Based on entry placement audition, take MUSC 003A or MUSC 005. (9 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Select one: MUSC003A MUSC005 | Music Theory Level 1 Fundamentals of Music | 3 units 3 units |
| MUSC020A | Musicianship Level 1 | 1 unit |
| MUSC020B | Musicianship Level 2 | 1 unit |
| Select one: MUSC030A MUSC030B MUSC031A MUSC031B | Beginning Piano, Level 1 Beginning Piano, Level 2 Intermediate Piano Level 3 Intermediate Piano Level 4 | 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit |
| MUSC070 | Music Business | 3 units |
Music: Voice Instruction. Complete a total of four semesters of voice instruction. (4 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Take 2-3 semesters of class voice; placement based on program entry
audition. MUSC032A MUSC032B MUSC033A MUSC033B | Beginning Voice, Level 1 Beginning Voice, Level 2 Intermediate Voice, Level 3 Intermediate Voice, Level 4 | 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit |
| Complete 1-2 semesters, based on Applied Music entry
audition. MUSC039G | Applied Music: Voice | 1 unit |
Music: Ensemble. Complete 2 semesters of MUSC 042 concurrent with enrollment in MUSC 039G or beginning in the third semester of the program, whichever comes first. (2 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC042 | Concert Choir | 1 unit |
| MUSC042 | Concert Choir | 1 unit |
Dance: Ballet, Tap, Jazz or Modern. Placement in each genre will be based upon entry audition. (6 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Ballet: DANC001 DANC002 DANC003 DANC004 | Ballet: Beginning Level 1 Ballet: Beginning Level 2 Ballet: Intermediate Level 3 Ballet: Advanced Level 4 | 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit |
| Tap: DANC031 DANC032 DANC033 DANC034 | Tap for Musical Theatre: Beginning Level 1 Tap for Musical Theatre: Beginning Level 2 Tap for Musical Theatre: Intermediate Level 3 Tap for Musical Theatre: Advanced Level 4 | 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit |
| Jazz or Modern: DANC011 DANC012 DANC013 DANC014 DANC021 DANC022 DANC023 DANC024 | Jazz Dance: Beginning Level 1 Jazz Dance: Beginning Level 2 Jazz Dance: Intermediate Level 3 Jazz Dance: Advanced Level 4 Modern Dance: Beginning Level 1 Modern Dance: Beginning Level 2 Modern Dance: Intermediate Level 3 Modern Dance: Advanced Level 4 | 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit |
| Intermediate or advanced dance class: DANC003 DANC004 DANC013 DANC014 DANC023 DANC024 DANC033 DANC034 | Ballet: Intermediate Level 3 Ballet: Advanced Level 4 Jazz Dance: Intermediate Level 3 Jazz Dance: Advanced Level 4 Modern Dance: Intermediate Level 3 Modern Dance: Advanced Level 4 Tap for Musical Theatre: Intermediate Level 3 Tap for Musical Theatre: Advanced Level 4 | 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit |
Total Certificate Units: 44 units
To be awarded a certificate, a student must:
- Complete all the major requirements.
- Earn a grade of “C” or better for all required courses.