Undergraduate 2019-2020

College of Performing and Visual Arts

School of Theatre Arts and Dance

MT 101 Musical Theatre Sight Singing and Ear Training

Basics of ear training and sight singing are covered utilizing a musical theatre repertoire.
2

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

MT 160 Class Piano for Musical Theatre

Develop basic piano skills in hamonization, sightreading, repertorie and technique.
2

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

MT 161 Introduction to Musical Theatre Performance

(2 lecture; 1 laboratory) This class is designed to provide the beginning musical theatre student with the basic mechanical, analytical and physical skills needed to perform musical theatre.
1

Prerequisites

MT 160: with minimum grade of D-

MT 169 Applied Voice: Individual Voice Study

This is an individualized class setting where student and teacher work exclusively with the technical and musical aspects of the voice student in a one-on-one setting. There will be a great deal of feedback from the instructor.
1

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 4 credit hours

MT 250 Voice Class for Musical Theatre I

(2 contact hours per week). Beginning instruction in singing. Study will involve the elements of a basic technique for singing and an introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the voice.
1

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

MT 251 Voice Class for Musical Theatre II

Continuation of concepts learned in MT 250 in greater depth and detail. Emphasis will be placed on developing musicianship, more independent learning and greater accuracy in singing.
1

Prerequisites

MT 250: with minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

MT 260 Acting in Musical Theatre

A step-by-step process approach to acting a song. Units will be covered connecting the actor with the event/discovery of purpose/obstacle/relationship/choices and action clarification.
3

Prerequisites

MT 160: with minimum grade of D-

MT 261 Singing for Actors

Basic singing technique for actors. Student will study both theory and practical application of vocal technique as it applies to musical theatre and musical theatre auditioning.
2

Program Restrictions

Include Theatre Arts (Acting)-BA

MT 285 Performance in Musical Theatre

Practical experience in the production of a musical. Techniques of acting, singing, dancing, directing and other facets necessary for preparation of a show for public performance will be offered.
1-3

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

MT 296 Musical Theatre History

American musical theatre and its development from the beginning of the 19th century to the present. Emphasis on research.
3

Course Attribute

LC3a-Arts and GT Arts

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

MT 342 Workshop in Directing Musical Theatre

(2 lecture; 3 laboratory) Prerequisite: THEA 240. A study of specific techniques required for the director for production of various musical theatre styles and production problems.
1- 3

Prerequisites

THEA 240: with minimum grade of D-

MT 350 Advanced Musical Theatre Voice Class I

(2 contact hours per week) This class is designed to further develop artistic, qualitative and healthy musical theatre vocal performance technique and repertoire.
1

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

MT 351 Advanced Musical Theatre Voice Class II

Continuation of concepts learned in MT 350 in greater detail and depth.
1

Prerequisites

MT 350: with minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

MT 360 Scene Study in Musical Theatre

(2 lecture; 3 laboratory) Musical theatre literature explored through the study of period and style. The laboratory experience will include singing, dancing and acting. Laboratory section may be repeated.
1-3

Prerequisites

MT 260: with minimum grade of D-

MT 369 Individual Performance in Musical Theatre Voice

Hours arranged. Advanced instruction in Musical Theatre vocal styles, involving technique for safe singing and basic anatomy and physiology of the voice.
2

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 8 credit hours

MT 370 Musical Theatre Dance

Gain knowledge and skill in the techniques and styles of dance required in musical theatre.
2

Prerequisites

DNCE 166: with minimum grade of D- and DNCE 170: with minimum grade of D- and DNCE 175: with minimum grade of D-

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

MT 390 Advanced Musical Theatre Scene Study

(2 lecture; 3 laboratory) This course will further the student's act/sing technique with a focus on advanced partnering.
2

Prerequisites

MT 360: with minimum grade of D-

MT 407 Individual Coaching in Musical Theatre Repertory

Consent of Instructor. This class provides the advanced student with professional coaching in musical theatre techniques for their audition package.
2

MT 465 Musical Theatre Workshop

Audition Required. Study of the role preparation and styles, particularly developing the necessary skills to prepare audition materials.
3

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 6 credit hours

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

MT 470 Senior Project in Musical Theatre

Audition Required. Practical experience in the preparation and performance of a musical theatre role study.
3

Class Restriction

Include Senior

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

MT 485 Performance in Musical Theatre

Practical experience in the production of a musical. Techniques of acting, singing, dancing, directing and other facets in preparing a show for public performance.
1-3

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations