Performing Arts Fundamentals
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-01-01 | - |
Program Overview
Centennial College's Performing Arts Fundamentals program provides a comprehensive foundation in music, theatre, and dance, fostering collaboration and artistic development. Through interdisciplinary ensemble classes, personalized coaching, and a professional portfolio, students prepare for diverse careers in the performing arts industry, including music, theatre, dance, and interdisciplinary arts.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
Centennial College's Performing Arts Fundamentals program provides a solid basis to investigate diverse career opportunities within the performing arts sector. The program develops fundamental music, theatre, and dance skills and allows students to personalize their program through advanced elective courses, enabling them to exhibit their talents in cooperative, interdisciplinary performance projects.
Objectives:
- Establish a solid foundation in the performing arts, encompassing music, theatre, and dance.
- Cultivate core skills in each discipline, preparing students for further studies or professional pursuits.
- Provide opportunities for students to explore their interests and develop their artistic talents.
- Foster collaboration among students through interdisciplinary ensemble classes, encouraging the creation and production of original multidisciplinary performances.
- Prepare students for success in the performing arts industry through personalized professional coaching and the creation of a professional portfolio.
Outline:
Program Content and Structure:
The Performing Arts Fundamentals program consists of studio courses in music, theatre, and dance, along with specialized elective courses that enable students to focus on specific areas or explore new ones.
Course Schedule:
- Year 1, Semester 1: Core courses in music, theatre, and dance, as well as elective courses.
- Year 1, Semester 2: Continuation of core courses, advanced elective courses, and interdisciplinary ensemble classes.
Individual Modules with Descriptions:
Core Modules:
- Music: Fundamentals of music theory, ear training, sight-singing, and performance.
- Theatre: Acting techniques, voice and diction, movement, and stagecraft.
- Dance: Basic ballet, jazz, modern, and contemporary dance techniques.
Elective Modules:
- Music: Advanced music theory, composition, music technology, and performance ensembles.
- Theatre: Advanced acting techniques, playwriting, directing, and theatre history.
- Dance: Advanced ballet, jazz, modern, and contemporary dance techniques, as well as choreography.
Assessment:
Assessment Methods:
Assessment methods vary depending on the specific course or module and may include:
- Performances and practical demonstrations of skills
- Written assignments and exams
- Presentations and projects
- Participation in class activities and discussions
Assessment Criteria:
Assessment criteria are based on the program's learning outcomes and may include:
- Technical proficiency in music, theatre, or dance
- Creative expression and originality
- Collaboration and teamwork skills
- Communication and presentation skills
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
The program employs a variety of teaching methods to cater to different learning styles. These methods include:
- Practical hands-on training in studio courses
- Lectures and discussions
- Workshops and masterclasses
- Individual and group projects
- Rehearsals and performances
Faculty:
The program's faculty consists of experienced professionals in the performing arts industry, including musicians, actors, dancers, choreographers, and directors.
Unique Approaches:
- Interdisciplinary Ensemble Classes: These classes encourage collaboration among students from different disciplines, fostering the creation of original multidisciplinary performances.
- Personalized Professional Coaching: Students receive guidance from industry professionals on audition skills, resume writing, career management, and financing.
- Professional Portfolio: Students graduate with a professional headshot and showreel to enhance their portfolio and support their career aspirations.
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
Graduates of the Performing Arts Fundamentals program are equipped for a wide range of careers in the performing arts industry, such as:
- Music: Performers, music educators, music therapists, composers, music producers
- Theatre: Actors, directors, playwrights, theatre managers, stage managers
- Dance: Performers, choreographers, dance educators, dance therapists
- Interdisciplinary Arts: Performers, creators, producers, administrators in multidisciplinary arts organizations
Opportunities:
The program offers opportunities for students to:
- Attend performances and network with industry professionals in Toronto's cultural hub.
- Create and critique their own work on a video blog.
- Gain direct entry into Centennial College's School of Communications, Media, Arts and Design programs in Dance Performance, Music Industry Arts and Performance, or Theatre Arts and Performance (subject to minimum grade requirements).
