AA in Performance

The Associate of Arts in Performance program is musically oriented and develops a foundation of contemporary performance skills in the genres of voice, acting and dance. The overall program provides students with technical proficiency, live performance experiences, and core academic classes foundational to becoming well-rounded artists and individuals.

Upon completion of the Associate of Arts in Performance program the student will:

  • Demonstrate technical proficiency and a well-rounded skill set in vocal, acting and dance performance.
  • Demonstrate artistic integrity and authenticity in performance.
  • Develop confidence and professionalism while building a working repertoire.
  • Demonstrate an ability to apply concepts learned in one performance genre to other disciplines.
  • Demonstrate the ability to think critically and apply an analytical process to performance.
  • Demonstrate clarity of communication in written, verbal, and nonverbal communication methods.
  • Demonstrate an ability to approach situations with an understanding of cultural diversity and equality.

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Requirements

All courses outlined are required for the student to be awarded the Associate of Arts in Performance. In addition, students will participate in pre-production, rehearsals, performance observation and public performances in conjunction with the appearance calendar of The Young Americans.

The Young Americans College of the Performing Arts reserves the right to alter curriculum as needed.

Performance Core Courses • 28 Credits

All Courses Required

MUS 102 Music Theory I – 3 credits
MUS 103 Music Theory II – 3 credits
MUS 111 Semi-Private Voice – 1 credit
MUS 112 Private Voice – 1 credit
MUS 121 Group Piano I* – 1 credit
MUS 131 Choral – 2 credits
MUS 141 Vocal Techniques I – 1 credit
MUS 142 Vocal Techniques II – 1 credit
MUS 241 Vocal Techniques III – 1 credit
DAN 101 Technique & Conditioning – 0.5 credits
DAN 120 Classical Ballet I* – 1 credit
DAN 123 Tap Dance* – 0.5 credits
THE 101 Improv – 1 credit
THE 105 Acting I: Intro to Acting – 1 credit
THE 110 Acting II: Scene & Character Development – 1 credit
THE 175 Intro to Stagecraft – 1 credit
THE 210 Musical Theatre Workshop – 1 credit
THE 299 Advanced Performance – 1 credit

Practicum Core Courses • 6 Credits

All Courses Required

MUS 290 The Young Americans Performance Practicum – 2 credits
THE 275 The Young Americans Production Practicum – 2 credits
THE 290 The Young Americans Performing Arts Leadership Practicum – 2 credits

Breadth of Knowledge Courses • 30 Credits

All Courses Required

English Comprehension – 9 credits required
ENG 101 English Composition I – 3 credits
ENG 102 English Composition II – 3 credits
COM 101 Interpersonal Communications – 3 credits

Natural Science – 4 credits required
BIO 101 Human Biology with Lab – 4 credits

Quantitative Reasoning – 3 credits required
MTH 101 Math in Society – 3 credits

Social Science – 6 credits required
PSY 101 Intro to Psychology – 3 credits
EDU 101 Child & Adolescent Development in Learning Environments – 3 credits

Humanities – 4 credits required
HUM 101 Success Skills for College and Beyond – 1 credit
MUS 220 History of Music – 3 credits
THE 220 Survey of Theatre – 3 credits

Cultural Understanding – 3 credits required
SOC 101 Intro to Sociology – 3 credits

Physical Education – 1 credit required
DAN 121 Jazz Dance I – 1 credit
DAN 221 Jazz Dance II – 1 credit

Vocal Emphasis • 4 Credits (optional)

Vocal Emphasis – 4 credits
Performance Core + Practicum Core + General Education, plus the following:
MUS 212 Private Voice – 1 credit
MUS 231 Master Choral – 1 credit
MUS 260 Music Production – 1 credit
THE 230 Audition Techniques – 1 credit

Acting Emphasis • 4 Credits (optional)

Acting Emphasis – 4 credits
Performance Core + Practicum Core + General Education, plus the following:
THE 205 Acting III: Advanced Acting – 3 credits
THE 230 Auditioning Techniques – 1 credit

Dance Emphasis • 4 Credits (optional)

Dance Emphasis – 4 units
Performance Core + Practicum Core + General Education, plus the following:
DAN 250 Classical Ballet III – 1 credit
DAN 251 Jazz Dance III – 1 credit
DAN 260 Dance Composition – 1 credit
THE 230 Audition Techniques – 1 credit

Electives • 2 Credits

Only required if no emphasis is selected
Electives – 2 credits from any department.