Theatre Arts B.A. with a Concentration in Musical Theatre
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| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum Requirements | 49-48 | |
| Major Core Requirements | 25 | |
| Musical Theatre Concentration Requirements | 31 | |
| Electives | 16 | |
| Total Units | 121-120 | |
| * | A minimum of 120 units required for graduation. For more information, see the Degree Requirements for Graduation page. |
Theatre Arts Major Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 1 | |
| Set Construction I 1 | ||
or THEA-110 | Constume Construction I | |
or THEA-116 | Scenic Painting I | |
| THEA-200C | Intro to Theatre | 3 |
| THEA-202C | History of Theatre I | 3 |
| THEA-204C | History of Theatre II | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 1 | |
| Set Construction II 1 | ||
or THEA-316 | Scenic Painting II | |
or THEA-317 | Costume Construction II | |
| THEA-313 | Scenic and Lighting Design Fundamentals | 3 |
| THEA-314 | Makeup & Costume Design Fundamentals | 3 |
| THEA-324 | Theory and Criticism | 3 |
| THEA-386 | Junior Project | 1 |
| THEA-450 | Theatre Internship | 2 |
| THEA-495C | Senior Project | 2 |
| Total Units | 25 | |
| 1 | Technical/Design concentration majors may not use Scenic Painting I and Scenic Painting II to fulfill these requirements. |
Musical Theatre Concentration Requirements
Musical Theatre Concentration majors are strongly encouraged to take private voice lessons through the Theatre and Music Departments and private dance lessons through the Theatre Department.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| THEA-137B | Private Voice for Musical Theatre I 1 | 1 |
| or THEA-137B | Private Voice for Musical Theatre I | |
| or THEA-237A/237B | Private Voice for Musical Theatre II | |
| or THEA-337A/337B | Private Voice for Musical Theatre III | |
| or THEA-437A/437B | Private Voice for Musical Theatre IV | |
| or MUSI-101 | Basic Instruction: Voice | |
| THEA-107 | Introduction to Acting | 3 |
| Choose four units from the following: 2 | 4 | |
| Theatrical Performance I | ||
| Theatrical Performance II | ||
| Theatrical Performance III | ||
| Theatrical Performance IV | ||
| Choose one of the following: | 1 | |
| Musical Theatre Dance I | ||
or THEA-433C | Musical Theatre Dance II | |
| MUSC-101 | Basic Musicianship I | 2 |
| THEA-121 | Movement and Voice | 2 |
| THEA-207 | Acting II | 3 |
| THEA-220 | Musical Theatre Vocal Tech. | 3 |
| THEA-244 | Musical Theatre Audition I | 3 |
| THEA-307 | Acting III | 3 |
| THEA-339 | Industry Insiders | 3 |
| THEA-344 | Musical Theatre Audition II | 3 |
| Suggested Electives | ||
| Select 16 units from the following: | 16 | |
| Class Piano I | ||
| Class Piano II | ||
| Class Piano III | ||
| Class Piano V: Keyboard Improvisation | ||
| Private Dance Lessons I | ||
| Private Dance Lessons II | ||
| Private Dance Lessons III | ||
| Private Dance Lessons IV | ||
| Private Acting Lessons I | ||
| Private Acting Lessons II | ||
| Private Acting Lessons III | ||
| Private Acting Lessons IV | ||
| Private Voice for Musical Theatre I | ||
| Private Voice for Musical Theatre II | ||
| Private Voice for Musical Theatre III | ||
| Private Voice for Musical Theatre IV | ||
| Playing Shakespeare | ||
| Improvisation | ||
| Acting/Directing for the Camera I | ||
| Stage Combat | ||
| Character Acting for Comedy | ||
| Dramatic Lit: Script Analysis | ||
| Musical Theatre Dance I | ||
or THEA-433C | Musical Theatre Dance II | |
| Musical Theatre Dance II | ||
| Playwriting | ||
| Theatre Teaching Assistant | ||
| Music Video Production | ||
| On the Campus of Orange Coast College 3 | ||
DANCE-A101 | Modern Dance 1 | |
DANCE-A102 | Modern Dance 2 | |
DANCE-A1110 | Ballet 1 | |
DANCE-A120 | Jaz Dance 1 | |
DANCE-A1121 | Jazz Dance 2 | |
DANCE-A125 | Tap 1 | |
DANCE-A126 | Tap 2 | |
DANCE-A143 | Jazz Dance 3 | |
DANCE-A144 | Ballet 3 | |
DANCE-A145 | Modern Dance 3 | |
DANCE-A146 | Tap 3 | |
DANCE-A162 | Dance Composition/Choreography | |
| Total Units | 47 | |
| 1 | MUSI-200 Recital Attendance must be taken in conjunction with MUSI-101 Basic Instruction: Voice. For more information, contact the Department of Music. |
| 2 | 1-2 units per role |
| 3 | See Orange Coast College (OCC) Academic Catalog for Dance class descriptions. Dance classes may only be repeated as stated in the OCC catalog. For assistance on course equivalencies, contact the Academic Transfer Analyst in the Registrar's Office. |
Disclaimer: This sample Four Year Plan is provided as a guide for the recommended sequencing of courses. Vanguard University requires that students complete a minimum of 120 units of required course work as outlined on the Requirements tab in order to receive a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. It is the student's responsibility to confirm with the department the course rotation before enrolling in courses. If applicable, please note the footnotes at the bottom of the page for additional information related to courses listed in a particular year and term. Questions, contact the Department ofTheatre Arts Department.
| Year 1 Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC-101 | Basic Musicianship I | 2 |
| THEA-107 | Introduction to Acting | 3 |
| THEA-200C | Intro to Theatre | 3 |
| THEO-PLHD | Theology Core Requirement | 3 |
| THEA-PLBC | Costume/ Set Or Scenic I | 1 |
| THEA-121 | Movement and Voice | 2 |
| CORE-100C | Cornerstone | 1 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 1 Term 2 | ||
| ENGL-120C | Persuasive Writing | 3 |
| NT-101C | New Testament Survey | 3 |
| THEA-132B | Theatrical Performance I | 0-2 |
| THEA-244 | Musical Theatre Audition I | 3 |
| THEA-133C | Musical Theatre Dance I | 1 |
| SOC-PLCR | Social Science Core Curriculum Reqm't | 3 |
| THEA-137B | Private Voice for Musical Theatre I | 1 |
| Units | 14-16 | |
| Year 2 Term 1 | ||
| THEA-202C | History of Theatre I | 3 |
| THEA-220 | Musical Theatre Vocal Tech. | 3 |
| THEA-232A | Theatrical Performance II | 0-2 |
| THEA-433C | Musical Theatre Dance II | 1 |
| ELCT-PLHD3A | General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| THEA-313 | Scenic and Lighting Design Fundamentals | 3 |
| Units | 13-15 | |
| Year 2 Term 2 | ||
| OT-201C | Old Testament Survey | 3 |
| THEA-204C | History of Theatre II | 3 |
| THEA-207 | Acting II | 3 |
| THEA-344 | Musical Theatre Audition II | 3 |
| THEA-314 | Makeup & Costume Design Fundamentals | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 3 Term 1 | ||
| ENGL-220C | Researched Writing | 3 |
| THEA-307 | Acting III | 3 |
| THEO-300C | Developing a Christian World View | 3 |
| MATH-PLCR | Math Core Req Data Or Stats | 3 |
| HIST-PLCR1 | History Core Requirement (US History) | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 3 Term 2 | ||
| THEA-332B | Theatrical Performance III | 0-2 |
| THEA-350 | Stage Management | 3 |
| THEA-343 | Character Acting for Comedy | 3 |
| THEA-339 | Industry Insiders | 3 |
| SOC-PLCR | Social Science Core Curriculum Reqm't | 3 |
| THEA-PHPR1 | Thea Prod 308A/ Junior Project | 1 |
| Units | 13-15 | |
| Year 4 Term 1 | ||
| THEA-450 | Theatre Internship | 1-2 |
| ENGL-230C | Literature and the Human Experience | 3 |
| THEA-PLIC | Costume/Set Or Scenic II | 1 |
| HIST-PLCR2 | History Core Requirement (World Civ) | 3 |
| CHIS-400C | Christian Heritage | 3 |
| COMM-201C | Speech Composition and Presentation | 3 |
| Units | 14-15 | |
| Year 4 Term 2 | ||
| KINE-145C | Lifetime Fitness/Wellness Lect | 1 |
| THEA-324 | Theory and Criticism | 3 |
| THEA-495C | Senior Project | 2 |
| ELCT-PLHD3A | General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| NSCI-PLCR | Science Lec/Lab Requirement | 4 |
| THEA-341 | Directing I: Stage and Screen | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Total Units | 115-122 | |
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| 2 | YEAR TWO TERM ONE :: |
| 3 | YEAR THREE TERM TWO ::
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| 4 | YEAR FOUR TERM ONE ::
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| 5 | YEAR FOUR TERM TWO :: |