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Program Information
The Musical Theater program of study provides students with a background in various aspects of musical theatre performance while preparing them for a career in television, film, and stage performance. Students learn theory and practice in the areas of vocal music, acting, and dance. The program prepares students for employment as actors, musicians, dancers, choreographers, directors, producers, and theatre technicians. Graduates of this program are awarded an Associate of Applied Arts (A.A.A.) degree.
Job Outlook
+8% projected change in job outlook from 2023-2033 from the National Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What will you do
People with a musical theater a.a.a. degree do a variety of jobs related to the performing arts including acting, dancing, singing, producing, and directing.
Wages
Entry: $16.17
Average: $24.78
Experienced: $29.03
First Semester | ||||
| DAN 105聽-聽Dance I | 2.0 Credit(s) | |||
| DRA 130聽-聽Acting I | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MUA 400聽-聽Applied Voice I | 2.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MUS 134聽-聽Concert Choir I | 1.0 Credit(s) | |||
| DRA 180聽-聽Theatre Lab I | 1.0 Credit(s) | |||
| DRA 113聽-聽History of Musical Theater | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ENG 110聽-聽Writing For The Workplace | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 15.0 Credits | ||||
Second Semester | ||||
| DAN 106聽-聽Dance II | 2.0 Credit(s) | |||
| DRA 132聽-聽Acting II | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| DRA 181聽-聽Theatre Lab II | 1.0 Credit(s) | |||
| DRA 225聽-聽Musical Theater Performance I | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MUA 401聽-聽Applied Voice II | 2.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MUS 102聽-聽Music Fundamentals | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MUS 390聽-聽Show Choir I | 1.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 15.0 Credits | ||||
Third Semester | ||||
| DRA 162聽-聽Technical Theatre | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| DRA 226聽-聽Musical Theater Performance II | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MAT 711聽-聽Business and Financial Mathematics | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MUA 402聽-聽Applied Voice III | 2.0 Credit(s) | |||
| DAN 107聽-聽Dance III | 2.0 Credit(s) | |||
| DRA 280聽-聽Theatre Lab III | 1.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MUS 141聽-聽Concert Choir II | 1.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 15.0 Credits | ||||
Fourth Semester | ||||
| DRA 187聽-聽The Business of Being a Performing Artist | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| DRA 227聽-聽Musical Theater Performance III | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MGT 195聽-聽Workplace Empowerment | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MUA 403聽-聽Applied Voice IV | 2.0 Credit(s) | |||
| DAN 115聽-聽Hip Hop and Modern Dance | 2.0 Credit(s) | |||
| DRA 281聽-聽Theatre Lab IV | 1.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MUS 391聽-聽Show Choir II | 1.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 15.0 Credits | ||||
Total Semester Hours Required: 60.0 | ||||
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Program Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of the program students will:
- Display technical and artistic proficiency in acting, singing, and dancing.
- Create convincing stage characters utilizing classroom techniques.
- Collaborate effectively with a production team.
- Create a portfolio of audition materials in preparation for professional auditions.
- Devise a career and business plan.
Program Disclaimers
- Wage data was obtained from OEWS (occupational employment and wage statistics) through Iowa Workforce Development.