Musical Theatre
| MUTH 116 | Musical Theatre I | |
| 3.00 credits | (4,0,2) hrs | 15 wks |
| An introduction to the musical theatre repertoire and the singing, dancing and acting skills necessary to perform it. | ||
| Note: For Musical Theatre program students only. | ||
| MUTH 117 | Musical Theatre II | |
| 3.00 credits | (4,0,2) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: MUTH 116 or THTR 116 | ||
| A continuation of MUTH 116. | ||
| Note: For Musical Theatre program students only. | ||
| MUTH 127 | Elements of Theatre for Musical Theatre | |
| 3.00 credits | (2,0,2) hrs | 15 wks |
| This course will survey the theatrical roots of the musical from ancient Greece and Rome through to the first musical comedies of the late 18th and 19th centuries. As well, selected major developments of the 20th century will be highlighted. This course can be mixed-mode delivery, which would necessitate the use of a computer. | ||
| Note: For Musical Theatre program students only. | ||
| MUTH 170 | Dance for Musical Theatre I | |
| 3.00 credits | (4,0,2) hrs | 15 wks |
| This course is designed to teach the basic techniques of ballet, jazz and tap through a series of exercises and choreographed numbers. | ||
| Note: For Musical Theatre program students only. | ||
| MUTH 171 | Dance for Musical Theatre II | |
| 3.00 credits | (4,0,2) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: MUTH 170 or THTR 170 | ||
| A continuation of MUTH 170. | ||
| Note: For Musical Theatre program students only. | ||
| MUTH 208 | Performance Project I | |
| 3.00 credits | (4,0,2) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: ACTR 100 and MUTH 117 or THTR 102 and 117 | ||
| This course acknowledges the theatre skills which are learned during practical work on productions. Students in the Musical Theatre program will take part in a concert style production of a musical, performed in the Arbutus Studio at the end of term. | ||
| Note: For Musical Theatre program students only. | ||
| MUTH 209 | Performance Project II | |
| 3.00 credits | (0,0,4) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: MUTH 208 or THTR 208 | ||
| This course acknowledges the theatre skills which are learned during practical work on productions. Students in the Musical Theatre program rehearse and perform in a fully staged and costumed musical for a several week run. This practical application of the techniques learned throughout the previous terms will culminate in a production. Students must also prepare a ¿Set of Five¿, which is a cabaret show consisting of five songs with patter, which will be performed at the end of term in the Arbutus Studio Theatre. | ||
| Note: For Musical Theatre program students only. | ||
| MUTH 210 | Acting for Film and Television I | |
| 3.00 credits | (4,0,2) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: ACTR 100 or THTR 102 | ||
| An introduction to the acting techniques and technical skills needed to perform voice-overs and scenes for the camera. | ||
| Note: For Musical Theatre program students only. | ||
| MUTH 211 | Acting for Film and Television II | |
| 3.00 credits | (4,0,2) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: MUTH 210 or THTR 210 | ||
| A continuation of MUTH 210. Topics include script interpretation, emotional portrayal, and special problems in film like comedy, love scenes and period work. acting. | ||
| Note: For Musical Theatre program students only. | ||
| MUTH 216 | Musical Theatre III | |
| 3.00 credits | (4,0,0) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: MUTH 117 or THTR 117 | ||
| A continuation of the exploration of musical theatre repertoire, with an emphasis on more complicated technique, harmonies, and choreography. | ||
| Note: For Musical Theatre program students only. | ||
| MUTH 217 | Musical Theatre IV | |
| 3.00 credits | (4,0,0) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: MUTH 216 or THTR 216 | ||
| A continuation of the exploration of musical theatre repertoire, with an emphasis on more complicated technique, harmonies, and choreography. | ||
| Note: For Musical Theatre program students only. | ||
| MUTH 270 | Dance for Musical Theatre III | |
| 3.00 credits | (4,0,2) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: MUTH 171 or THTR 171 | ||
| The goal of this course is to continue to learn and perfect the techniques begun in Dance I and II and to move into more complicated styles and choreography. | ||
| Note: For Musical Theatre program students only. | ||
| MUTH 271 | Dance for Musical Theatre IV | |
| 3.00 credits | (4,0,2) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: MUTH 270 or THTR 270 | ||
| In this course the student will continue to learn and perfect the techniques begun in Dance I, II, III and IV and to move into more complicated styles, quick pick up of choreography, as well as group choreography assignments. | ||
| Note: For Musical Theatre program students only. | ||
| MUTH 308 | Performance Project III | |
| 3.00 credits | (4,0,2) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: MUTH 209 or THTR 209 | ||
| Students will improve upon and demonstrate their mastery of the performance aspect of dance if they choose the choreographic assignment. Students will choreograph a short piece and perform the practical work necessary to produce an advanced dance performance. Students will also get the opportunity to perform in and produce a smaller cast, non-musical show presented in the first term. | ||
| Note: For Musical Theatre program students only. | ||
| MUTH 309 | Performance Project IV | |
| 3.00 credits | (4,0,2) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: MUTH 308 or THTR 308 | ||
| This course acknowledges the theatre skills which are learned during practical work on productions. Students in the Musical Theatre Program will rehearse and perform in a fully staged and costumed musical for a several week run. This practical application of the techniques learned throughout the previous terms will culminate in a production. | ||
| Note: For Musical Theatre program students only. | ||
| MUTH 316 | Musical Theatre V | |
| 3.00 credits | (4,0,0) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: MUTH 217 or THTR 217 | ||
| To continue the exploration of Musical Theatre Repertoire that was begun in MUTH 217, with an emphasis on advanced technique, harmonies and choreography. Students will add a variety of song styles to their expanding repertoire, will perform them in master class format, and will continue to build their audition book. At the end of the term, students will showcase their solo repertoire as well as ensemble choreography. This term end performance will be part of their final mark. | ||
| Note: For Musical Theatre program students only. | ||
| MUTH 317 | Musical Theatre VI | |
| 3.00 credits | (4,0,0) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: MUTH 316 or THTR 316 | ||
| To continue the exploration of Musical Theatre repertoire from MUTH 316, with an emphasis on advanced technique, harmonies and choreography. Students will add different styles of music to their expanding repertoire, and will continue to build upon their audition book. At the end of the term, students will showcase their solo repertoire and their ensemble choreography in a public setting in order to allow theatre professionals to view their work. This term end performance will form part of their final mark. | ||
| Note: For Musical Theatre program students only. | ||
| MUTH 318 | Ensemble Voice for Musical Theatre I | |
| 2.00 credits | (4,0,0) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: MUTH 217 or THTR 217 | ||
| This course will further the development of general vocal skills and advanced musicianship. Students will review and improve upon their ensemble skills, sight reading and advanced harmony. In addition to the ensemble study, students will work on musical expectations of an audition: sight reading of solo repertoire, and small ensemble (quartet/sextet). | ||
| Note: For Musical Theatre program students only. | ||
| MUTH 319 | Ensemble Voice for Musical Theatre II | |
| 2.00 credits | (4,0,0) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: MUTH 318 or THTR 318 | ||
| This course is a continuation of 318 and will further the development of general vocal skills and advanced musicianship. In addition to the ensemble study, students will work in a studio setting to learn about recording the sung and spoken voice. Students will also get an opportunity to learn the ADR process, and expand their knowledge base in the voice recording industry. | ||
| Note: For Musical Theatre program students only. | ||
| MUTH 370 | Dance for Musical Theatre V | |
| 3.00 credits | (4,0,2) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: MUTH 271 or THTR 271 | ||
| This advanced dance course will enable Musical Theatre students to continue the progress of their skill development to the advanced level. Students will be expected to recognize and execute advanced level dance skills in the areas of ballet, jazz and tap. Through weekly technique classes, students will be assessed for individual progress. An audition format will be introduced this year, which will prepare students for the dance auditions that each will encounter upon graduation from this program. | ||
| Note: For Musical Theatre program students only. | ||
| MUTH 371 | Dance for Musical Theatre VI | |
| 3.00 credits | (4,0,2) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: MUTH 370 or THTR 376 | ||
| This course is a continuation of 370, and will enable Musical Theatre students to further continue the progress of their skill development to the advanced level. Students will be expected to recognize and execute advanced level dance skills in the areas of ballet, jazz and tap. Through weekly technique classes, students will be assessed for individual progress. An audition format will be introduced this year, which will prepare students for the dance auditions that each will encounter upon graduation from this program. In this term, Ballet and freestyle auditions will be added to the Jazz and Tap auditions from last term. | ||
| Note: For Musical Theatre program students only. | ||