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
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| THEA 1 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| THEA 15A | Acting I | 3 |
| 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 Units | 27 | |
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
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | |
| 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) | ||
| Units | 9 | |
| 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 | ||
| Units | 9 | |
| 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 | ||
| Units | 9 | |
| Total Units | 27 | |
Musical Theatre
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | |
| 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) | ||
| Units | 9 | |
| 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 | ||
| Units | 9 | |
| 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 | ||
| Units | 9 | |
| Total Units | 27 | |
Technical Theatre
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | |
| 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) | ||
| Units | 9 | |
| 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 | ||
| Units | 9 | |
| 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 | ||
| Units | 9 | |
| Total Units | 27 | |