THEA 371 - Musical Theatre Techniques

Units: 3
Solo songs as monologues; analyzing the musical notations; emotional journey of a song; physically embodying the song. Healthy singing technique. Staging of group songs emphasizing singing, dancing, and acting as an ensemble.

Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Course Typically Offered: Variable Intermittently

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Analyze the musical elements of a song that inform performance choices.
Analyze a song as an acting piece.
Perform solo and ensemble songs with staging and dance.
Sing with healthy technique.