Description
The Interdisciplinary Certificate in Musical Theatre provides students of musical theatre the opportunity to take courses in the three facets of the discipline: Theatre, Music, and Dance. Students must audition to be admitted into the certificate program. This is a 17 credit hour interdisciplinary (Music, Theatre, Dance), stand alone certificate in musical theatre.
Admission Requirements:
- Students must be degree-seeking at the University of West Georgia.
- Students must audition to be admitted into the Musical Theatre Certificate Program.
Certificate Learning Outcomes
The Interdisciplinary Certificate in Musical Theatre will:
- Provide focused introductory training in singing, dancing, and acting;
- Introduce students to the complexity of training to be a performer;
- Identify the training and skills needed to be a triple threat for the stage and film;
- Provide a safe environment for the student artist to flourish.
Student Learning Outcomes:
By the completion of this certificate, students will:
- Develop and apply acting skills to the music, scene, and dance work covered in class sessions;
- Demonstrate the ability to perform dance and movement for the Musical Theatre;
- Apply note reading skills in the rehearsal and performance of a song.