Certificate of Less than One Year in Musical Theatre

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.