Program Overview
This three-year conservatory-style program trains students for careers in the entertainment industry as triple-threat performers (acting, singing, dancing). Led by industry professionals, the curriculum emphasizes practical skills and performance opportunities in a state-of-the-art theater. Graduates pursue careers in professional theater, film, and other entertainment fields.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This is a conservatory-style training program that prepares emerging talents for careers in the entertainment industry. The curriculum focuses on those three areas that comprise the “triple threat” performer; acting, singing, and dancing. Students train with professional instructors active in their field. Acting is of primary importance with a wider variety of styles and methodologies taught to prepare individuals for stage and film. Vocal music work includes technique, interpretation and solo work supported by one on one tutorials. A rigorous dance curriculum includes styles with a specific music theatre focus. Musicianship will be stressed through key-board instruction, sight singing instruction, choral work, and elementary composition.
Program Highlights:
- Performance opportunities in every semester, with the shows distinguished by high production values.
- Learn from industry professionals; faculty members are working artists within the industry. Attention to supporting the individual and fostering professional development is ensured by one on one coaching. Blending the classical with the contemporary, St. Clair's Music Theatre Program concentrates on practical strategies for stretching the imagination and developing strong performance skills, without neglecting the business of "the business." The music component offers the History of Music Theatre, Musical Theory, Ear Training and Sight-singing, Vocal Technique & Interpretation. Dance courses include Ballet, Jazz, Tap, and Contemporary. Master Classes are offered by guest artists from the world of entertainment.
Outline:
Semester 1
| Code | Title | Credits | |---|---|---| | PART109 | Acting I | 3 | | PART114 | Voice I | 4 | | PART116 | Dance I | 8 | | PART120 | Music Theatre I | 2 | | PART124 | Musicianship I | 2 | | ELEC1030 | Choose 1 Elective Course | 3 | | PART126 | Performance I | 4 |
Semester 2
| Code | Title | Credits | |---|---|---| | PART203 | Theatre Business I | 2 | | PART213 | Acting II | 3 | | PART220 | Performance II | 4 | | PART224 | Voice II | 4 | | PART226 | Dance II | 8 | | PART228 | Music Theatre II | 2 | | PART230 | Musicianship II | 2 |
Semester 3
| Code | Title | Credits | |---|---|---| | ELEC1030 | Choose 1 Elective Course | 3 | | PART302 | Dance III | 7 | | PART300 | Acting III | 4 | | PART301 | Voice III | 4 | | PART304 | Music Theatre III | 2 | | PART307 | Musicianship III | 2 | | PART311 | Performance III | 4 |
Semester 4
| Code | Title | Credits | |---|---|---| | PART400 | Music Theatre IV | 3 | | PART417 | Acting IV | 4 | | PART418 | Voice IV | 2 | | PART419 | Dance IV | 8 | | PART421 | Musicianship IV | 2 | | PART426 | Performance IV | 4 | | PART428 | Theatre Business II | 2 |
Semester 5
| Code | Title | Credits | |---|---|---| | PART500 | Acting V | 5 | | PART508 | Voice V | 2 | | PART510 | Dance V | 6 | | PART511 | Music Theatre V | 4 | | PART512 | Musicianship V | 2 | | PART517 | Performance V | 4 | | ELEC1030 | Choose 1 Elective Course | 3 |
Semester 6
| Code | Title | Credits | |---|---|---| | PART600 | Acting VI | 5 | | PART601 | Dance VI | 7 | | PART603 | Voice VI | 2 | | PART607 | Music Theatre VI | 4 | | PART608 | Theatre Business III | 2 | | PART611 | Performance VI | 4 |
Teaching:
- Students train with professional instructors active in their field.
- Attention to supporting the individual and fostering professional development is ensured by one on one coaching.
- Master Classes are offered by guest artists from the world of entertainment.
Careers:
Graduates will find work as performers in professional theatres, on cruise ships, in dinner theatres, in theme parks, summer festivals and in commercial musical theatre productions as well as in film. Opportunities also exist in commercial voiceovers and studio recording.
Other:
- The program is a three-year training program.
- The program is open to domestic and international students.
- The program starts in September.
- The program has audition dates.
- The program has recommended computer specs.
- The program has a physical demands analysis.
- The program has a list of vocational learning outcomes.
- The program has a list of professional faculty bios.
