Theatre Arts, Certificate of Achievement

The Theatre Arts program allows you to gain skills sharpening your mind, body, and voice. The department offers a range of classes for those just getting started in performance and seeking general theatre appreciation all the way to more advanced specialized classes in physical theatre, mastering styles, or specific technical theatre study in stage craft, costumes, lighting, and sound. We currently offer AA degrees in technical theatre as well as performance, with specialized tracks in acting and musical theatre.

Learning Outcomes

Certificate of Achievement Requirements

Required Core
THEA 1Introduction to Theatre3
THEA 15AActing I3
Select one course from the following:3
Main Stage Production - Comedy
Main Stage Production - Dramatic
Main Stage Production - Classical
Main Stage Production - Original/Experimental
Select 18 units from A, B, C, or D (a course can only be used to fulfill one area):18
Actor Training (AT): Select 9 units from area A and 9 units from area B for a total of 18 units
Musical Theatre (MT): Select 9 units from area A, and 9 units from area C for a total of 18 units
Technical Theatre (TT): Select 9 units from area A and 9 units form area D for a total of 18 units
A. Theatre Fundamentals
Script Analysis
Acting II
Stagecraft
Introduction to Theatre Design
Studio Theatre - Comedy
Studio Theatre - Dramatic
Studio Theatre - Classical
Studio Theatre - Original/Experimental
B. Actor Training
Voice and Movement
Intercultural Drama
Writing for the Theatre I
Acting for the Camera I
Stagecraft
Acting Improvisation
C. Musical Theatre
Modern Dance I
Jazz Dance I
Ballet I
Introduction to Broadway Musicals
Music Theory and Musicianship I
Applied Music
Voice Fundamentals
Piano I
Musical Theatre Techniques
D. Technical Theatre
Introduction to Film/Video
Intercultural Drama
History of Film: 1880s through 1950s
History of Film: 1950s to Present
Introduction to Stage Lighting
Fundamentals of Costume Design
Stage Makeup
Total Units27

Please refer to the graduation requirements section of the Catalog for information about degree and certificate requirements including Reading and Writing, Mathematics, Information Competency, and General Education requirements.  
 

The model sequence of coursework below is one pathway for students to complete the program. The information below is not an official educational plan. An MPC Counselor can assist you with creating a personalized education plan based on your academic, career, and personal goals. Visit MPC’s Counseling website for more information about Counseling and up-to-date program requirements.

Suggested Course Sequence

Actor Training

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
FallUnits
THEA 1 Introduction to Theatre (Core) 3
THEA 15A Acting I (Core) 3
Select one of the following: 3
Main Stage Production - Comedy (Core)  
Main Stage Production - Dramatic (Core)  
Main Stage Production - Classical (Core)  
Main Stage Production - Original/Experimental (Core)  
 Units9
Spring
Theatre Fundamentals  
Select six units from the following: 6
Script Analysis  
Acting II  
Stagecraft  
Introduction to Theatre Design  
Studio Theatre - Comedy  
Studio Theatre - Dramatic  
Studio Theatre - Classical  
Studio Theatre - Original/Experimental  
Actor Training  
Select three units from the following: 3
Voice and Movement  
Intercultural Drama  
Writing for the Theatre I  
Acting for the Camera I  
Stagecraft  
Acting Improvisation  
 Units9
Year 2
Fall
Theatre Fundamentals  
Select three units from the following: 3
Script Analysis  
Acting II  
Stagecraft  
Introduction to Theatre Design  
Studio Theatre - Comedy  
Studio Theatre - Dramatic  
Studio Theatre - Classical  
Studio Theatre - Original/Experimental  
Actor Training  
Select six units from the following: 6
Voice and Movement  
Intercultural Drama  
Writing for the Theatre I  
Acting for the Camera I  
Stagecraft  
Acting Improvisation  
 Units9
 Total Units27

Musical Theatre

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
FallUnits
THEA 1 Introduction to Theatre (Core) 3
THEA 15A Acting I (Core) 3
Select one of the following: 3
Main Stage Production - Comedy (Core)  
Main Stage Production - Dramatic (Core)  
Main Stage Production - Classical (Core)  
Main Stage Production - Original/Experimental (Core)  
 Units9
Spring
Theatre Fundamentals  
Select six units from the following: 6
Script Analysis  
Acting II  
Stagecraft  
Introduction to Theatre Design  
Studio Theatre - Comedy  
Studio Theatre - Dramatic  
Studio Theatre - Classical  
Studio Theatre - Original/Experimental  
Musical Theatre  
Select three units from the following: 3
Modern Dance I  
Jazz Dance I  
Ballet I  
Introduction to Broadway Musicals  
Music Theory and Musicianship I  
Applied Music  
Voice Fundamentals  
Piano I  
Musical Theatre Techniques  
 Units9
Year 2
Fall
Theatre Fundamentals  
Select three units from the following: 3
Script Analysis  
Acting II  
Stagecraft  
Introduction to Theatre Design  
Studio Theatre - Comedy  
Studio Theatre - Dramatic  
Studio Theatre - Classical  
Studio Theatre - Original/Experimental  
Musical Theatre  
Select six units from the following: 6
Modern Dance I  
Jazz Dance I  
Ballet I  
Introduction to Broadway Musicals  
Music Theory and Musicianship I  
Applied Music  
Voice Fundamentals  
Piano I  
Musical Theatre Techniques  
 Units9
 Total Units27

Technical Theatre

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
FallUnits
THEA 1 Introduction to Theatre (Core) 3
THEA 15A Acting I (Core) 3
Select one of the following: 3
Main Stage Production - Comedy (Core)  
Main Stage Production - Dramatic (Core)  
Main Stage Production - Classical (Core)  
Main Stage Production - Original/Experimental (Core)  
 Units9
Spring
Theatre Fundamentals  
Select six units from the following: 6
Script Analysis  
Acting II  
Stagecraft  
Introduction to Theatre Design  
Studio Theatre - Comedy  
Studio Theatre - Dramatic  
Studio Theatre - Classical  
Studio Theatre - Original/Experimental  
Technical Theatre  
Select three units from the following: 3
Introduction to Film/Video  
Intercultural Drama  
History of Film: 1880s through 1950s  
History of Film: 1950s to Present  
Introduction to Stage Lighting  
Fundamentals of Costume Design  
Stage Makeup  
 Units9
Year 2
Fall
Theatre Fundamentals  
Select three units from the following: 3
Script Analysis  
Acting II  
Stagecraft  
Introduction to Theatre Design  
Studio Theatre - Comedy  
Studio Theatre - Dramatic  
Studio Theatre - Classical  
Studio Theatre - Original/Experimental  
Technical Theatre  
Select six units from the following: 6
Introduction to Film/Video  
Intercultural Drama  
History of Film: 1880s through 1950s  
History of Film: 1950s to Present  
Introduction to Stage Lighting  
Fundamentals of Costume Design  
Stage Makeup  
 Units9
 Total Units27