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.
MU 101 – Chorale I or Chorale II – 2 credits
MU 111 – Semi-Private Voice – 1 credit
MU 112 – Private Voice Instruction A – 1 credit
MU 121 – Piano I or II – 1 credit
MU 128 – Vocal Techniques I – 1 credit
MU 129 – Vocal Techniques II – 1 credit
MU 130 – Music Theory I – 3 credits
MU 131 – Music Theory II – 3 credits
MU 290 – Performance Teaching Practicum – 2 credits
DAN 120 – Classical Ballet I or II – 1 credit
DAN 123 – Tap Dance – 1 credit
THF 100 – Intro to Acting – 1 credit
THF 110 – Scene & Character Development – 1 credit
THF 115 – Improvisation – 1 credit
THF 150 – Intro to Stagecraft – 1 credit
THF 210 – Musical Theatre – 2 credits
THF 270 – Stagecraft Crew – 2 credits
THF 290 – Performance Practicum – 2 credits
THF 299 – Advanced Performance – 1 credit
English Comprehension – 9 credits required
ENG 111 English Composition I – 3 credits
ENG 112 English Composition II – 3 credits
COM 170 Interpersonal Communications – 3 credits
Natural Science – 4 credits required
BIO 133 Human Biology with Lab – 4 credits
Quantitative Reasoning – 3 credits required
B 104 Business Math – 3 credits
Social Science – 6 credits required
PSY 161 Intro to Psychology – 3 credits
ED 150 Teaching Methods by Age and Development – 3 credits
Humanities – 4 credits required
MU 120 History of Music – 3 credits
THF 101 Survey of Theatre – 3 credits
LS 101 Life Skills for Student Success – 1 credit
Cultural Understanding – 3 credits required
SOC 171 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
Performance Core + General Education, plus the following:
MU 112 Private Voice Instruction B – 1 credit
MU 102 Chorale II – 1 credit
MU 205 Vocal Techniques III – 1 credit
THF 230 Auditioning Techniques – 1 credit
Acting Emphasis – 4 credits
Performance Core + General Education, plus the following:
THF 102 Acting I – 3 credits
THF 230 Auditioning Techniques – 1 credit
Dance Emphasis – 4 units
Performance Core + General Education, plus the following:
DAN 220 Classical Ballet II or DAN 250 Classical Ballet III – 1 credit
DAN 221 Jazz Dance II or DAN 251 Jazz Dance III – 1 credit
DAN 260 Choreography – 1 credit
THF 230 Auditioning Techniques – 1 credit
Only required if no emphasis is selected
Electives – 2 credits from any department.