Performing Arts, Musical Theatre Concentration, AA

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The Associate of Applied Arts in Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) is designed for students seeking practical experience and course work in musical theatre. The degree program provides a comprehensive two-year associate degree which students can transfer to a four-year theatre program, or students can seek continued employment in the entertainment industry using the enhanced professional performance (singing, dancing, and acting) and technical skills they have acquired.

Learning Outcomes:

Recipients of the Associate of Arts in Performing Arts with a concentration in Theatre or Musical Theatre will have demonstrated:

comprehension of basic theories, practices, and techniques used in theatre;
proficiency in performance abilities or technical skills, and management situations;
comprehension of audition and job interview skills;
competency in analysis and research skills; and
successful communication within the theatre environment using verbal, written, and basic computer literacy skills.

This program articulates with one or more institutions or agencies. Refer to the Transfer Agreements section of the catalog for further detail.

Required Courses for Associate of Arts in Performing Arts with a Concentration in Musical Theatre:

Freshman Year

First Semester: 15 Credit hours

ENGL 101:Composition and Rhetoric I Credit Hours: 3
MATH 124:Mathematical Concepts Credit Hours: 3
or
MATH 102:College Algebra Credit Hours: 3
or
MATH 101:Applied Algebra for College Students Credit Hours: 3 ¹
MUSC 101:Class Voice Credit Hours: 1
MUSC 110:Class Piano I Credit Hours: 2
MUSC 100:Music Fundamentals Credit Hours: 3
THTR 153:Acting I Credit Hours: 3

Second Semester: 14 Credit Hours

ENGL 102:Composition and Rhetoric II Credit Hours: 3
Natural Science Elective* Credit Hours: 3
THTR 157:Fundamentals of Stage Movement Credit Hours: 3
THTR 159:Musical Theatre Performance Credit Hours: 3
MUSC 231:Applied Voice Credit Hours: 2

Sophomore Year

Third Semester: 14 Credit Hours

Natural Science Elective* Credit Hours: 3
Behavioral/Social Science Elective* Credit Hours: 3
THTR 131:Elements of Theatre Credit Hours: 3
THTR 257:Dance for the Theatre Credit Hours: 3
MUSC 231:Applied Voice Credit Hours: 2

Fourth Semester: 17 Credit Hours

Behavioral/Social Science Elective* Credit Hours: 3
Humanities Elective* Credit Hours: 3
THTR 154:Acting II Credit Hours: 3
THTR 156:Voice for the Stage Credit Hours: 3
MUSC 231:Applied Voice Credit Hours: 2
or
MUSC 230:Applied Piano Credit Hours: 2
or
MUSC 111:Class Piano II Credit Hours: 2
Approved Theatre Elective** Credit Hours: 3

Total Credit Hours required for the Associate of Applied Arts in Performing Arts (Musical Theatre concentration): 61

SPCH 110 or SPCH 115 (grade of “C” or higher)

Students must meet prerequisites before taking any given course.

Students must make a “C” or higher in all courses which satisfy graduation requirements in order to receive the Associate of Arts in Performing Arts from BPCC.

¹For transfer to a four-year institution, students are strongly advised to take MATH 102 instead of MATH 124 or MATH 101 . Students must seek the assistance of their advisor to determine the appropriate mathematics course.

*A listing of general education courses (Behavioral/Social Sciences Electives, Humanities Electives, and Natural Science Electives) is located in the General Degree Requirements section.

**The student must take a minimum of 9 hours from the following courses for the Musical Theatre concentration: THTR 101, 112, 113, 114, 116, 120, 158, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 220, 221, 232, 255, 256, 260