The Certificate of Achievement in Musical Theater is a 44-unit CTE program that prepares 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. This certificate can also serve as a complement to the AA in Theater and AA in Music, Professional - Vocal Performance degrees for those students intending to transfer to a university to pursue a BFA or BM in Musical Theater. Careers in musical theater include: Musical Theater Singer, Dancer, Actor; Floor Shows (hotels, casinos, clubs); Band Member (Vocalist); Broadway, Off-Broadway, Touring Shows: National, Regional, Local; Voice Over; Recording Artist; Performer for Productions, Concerts and Recitals; Musical Theater Teacher: Community School; Parks and Rec Program.
Core Requirements (Theater: Technique) (20 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| THEA011 | Script Analysis | 3 units |
| THEA021A | Technical Theater in Production: Scene Shop and Crew | 1 unit |
| THEA022A | Technical Theater in Production: Costume & Makeup | 1 unit |
| THEA035A | Voice Production and Articulation | 3 units |
| THEA040A | Acting One | 3 units |
| THEA040B | Acting Two | 3 units |
| THEA040C | Acting Three | 3 units |
| Select one: THEA071A THEA071B THEA071C THEA071D | Musical Theater Production: Operetta, Early Musical Theater & Golden Age Musicals Musical Theater Production: Classic Musicals Musical Theater Production: Pop/Rock Opera Musicals Musical Theater Production: Contemporary Musicals | 3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units |
Core Requirements (Music: Technique) (18 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 |
| Select 4 units from the following (based on audition): MUSC032A MUSC032B MUSC033A MUSC033B MUSC039G | Beginning Voice, Level 1 Beginning Voice, Level 2 Intermediate Voice, Level 3 Intermediate Voice, Level 4 Applied Music: Voice | 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit |
| Music Ensemble MUSC042 MUSC042 MUSC042 | Concert Choir Concert Choir Concert Choir | 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit |
| Select one: MUSC044A MUSC044B MUSC044C MUSC044D | Musical Theater & Opera Scenes: Comic Opera Musical Theater & Opera Scenes: Verismo Opera Musical Theater & Opera Scenes: Mid-20th Century Musicals Musical Theater & Opera Scenes: Modern Musicals | 2 units 2 units 2 units 2 units |
| MUSC070 | Music Business | 3 units |
Core Requirements (Dance) (6 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Select 3 units: DANC011 DANC012 DANC013 DANC014 | Jazz Dance: Beginning Level 1 Jazz Dance: Beginning Level 2 Jazz Dance: Intermediate Level 3 Jazz Dance: Advanced Level 4 | 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit |
| Select 2 units: 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 |
| Select 1 unit: DANC021 DANC022 DANC023 DANC024 DANC031 DANC032 DANC033 DANC034 DANC050A DANC050B DANC050C DANC050D | Modern Dance: Beginning Level 1 Modern Dance: Beginning Level 2 Modern Dance: Intermediate Level 3 Modern Dance: Advanced Level 4 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 Hip Hop Dance: Beginning Level 1 Hip Hop Dance: Beginning Level 2 Hip Hop Dance: Intermediate Level 3 Hip Hop Dance: Advanced Level 4 | 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 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 program requirements.
- Earn a grade of 鈥淐鈥� (or "P") or better for all required courses.