General Information

• Name: Musical Theatre Workshop I
• Discipline: Theatre (THTR)
• Units (Credits): 1–8
• Schedule History: See when this course was offered over the last three years.
• Transfer Information: Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
• Academic Division: Communications and Fine Arts
• Prerequisites: None

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

Features performance of musical theatre productions. May be repeated to a maximum of eight units. Same as MUS 176.

II: Course Objectives

By the completion of the class, the students should, with an accuracy of 75%:

• Perform dance steps and songs in the role in which they are cast
• Describe the work they are performing in relation to other works written during this time.
• Use basic theatrical terminology.
• Discuss character and plot development of the work studied.

III: Course Linkage

Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

This course addresses the following Student Learning Objectives in which the successful student will be able to demonstrate that they:

• Have knowledge of the subject matter to a level that is appropriate for their degree emphasis.
• Will be able to succeed at their transfer institutions.
• Possess adequate problem solving, creative reasoning, and critical thinking skills.
• Understand the importance of cultural traditions, diversity, and ethics in the modern world.
• Appreciate the significance of the fine arts and performing arts.
• Are able to develop their personal creative capabilities.
• Can recognize the unique role of the fine arts and humanities in the development of cultural values.