The Certificate of Achievement in Musical Theater 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. 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; Productions, Concerts and Recitals: performer; Music Director (Musical Theater); Community musical theater director; and Musical Theater Teacher: Community School; Parks & Rec Program.
Core Requirements (Theater: Technique) (23 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| THEA011A | Script Analysis: Classical | 3 units |
| THEA012 | Survey of Musical Theater | 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 |
| Select two: THEA071A THEA071B THEA071C THEA071D | Musical Theater Production: Operetta, Early Musical Theater and 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 |
Music: Theory & Musicianship (8 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Only one based on entry placement audition MUSC003A MUSC005 | Music Theory Level 1 Fundamentals of Music | 3 units 3 units |
| MUSC020A | Musicianship Level 1 | 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 (4 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Placement based on Applied Music entry audition. MUSC039G | Applied Music: Voice | 1 unit |
Music: Ensemble (3 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC042 | Concert Choir | 1 unit |
| MUSC042 | Concert Choir | 1 unit |
| MUSC042 | Concert Choir | 1 unit |
Dance: Ballet, Tap, Jazz or Modern. Placement based upon entry audition. (6 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Ballet (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 |
| Tap (2 units) 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 (1 unit) 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 (1 unit) 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 program requirements.
- Earn a grade of “C” (or "P") or better for all required courses.