Instructional Programs
Degree
Certificates
An Associate of Arts degree is available by completing: Required Courses (12 units)
Certificate in Musical Theater (18 units)
DAN-100 DAN-125 DAN-133 DAN-212
History and Appreciation of Dance Introduction to Choreography American Popular Dance on Stage, Screen, and Television Dance Production
3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units
As well as two semesters of technique classes from the following: Elective Courses (6 units) DAN-121 DAN-122 DAN-123 DAN-124 DAN-126 DAN-127 DAN-128 DAN-129 DAN-204
Beginning Ballet Beginning Modern Dance Beginning Jazz Dance Beginning Tap Dance Intermediate Modern Dance Intermediate Jazz Dance Intermediate Ballet Intermediate Tap Dance Musical Theater Dance Techniques
1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 2 units 2 units 2 units 2 units 3 units
It is highly recommended that the student be enrolled in a technique class (or more than one) every semester. An additional 4-6 units from any courses in theater and music is required for a total of 18 units. In addition, all MSJC General Education Option A requirements must be completed.
Required Courses (11 units minimum from Areas A and/or B combined) Area A - Required Courses (10 units recommended) DAN-209/MUS-209/THA-209 Musical Production MUS-207 Techniques of Musical Theater THA-109 Beginning Movement for Actors THA-110 Fundamentals of Acting
1-4 units 3 units 3 units 3 units
Area B - Required Courses (1 or more units recommended) DAN-121 DAN-122 DAN-123 DAN-124 DAN-126 DAN-127 DAN-128
Beginning Ballet Beginning Modern Dance Beginning Jazz Dance Beginning Tap Dance Intermediate Modern Dance Intermediate Jazz Dance Intermediate Ballet
1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 2 units 2 units 2 units
Elective Courses (7 units total from at least 2 of the 3 areas) Area A: MUS-115 MUS-116 MUS-118 MUS-150 MUS-151 MUS-203 MUS-204 MUS-205 MUS-207
Beginning Voice – Breath/Tone Beginning Voice Class – Diction and Expression Applied Music I: Instrumental Intermediate Voice Class Applied Music: Voice Concert Band Musical Theater Workshop College Singers Techniques of Musical Theater
2 units 2 units 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1-3 units 1 unit 3 units
Area B: THA-105/COMM-105 Voice and Diction THA-111 Intermediate Acting THA-200 Actor’s Workshop
3 units 3 units 3 units
Area C: DAN-129 DAN-133 DAN-204
142
Intermediate Tap Dance American Popular Dance on Stage, Screen and Television Musical Theater Dance Techniques
2 units 3 units 3 units
Mt. San Jacinto College 2007-2008 Catalog