Fine Arts – Musical Theatre
Program Goals & Outcomes
The goal of the Musical Theatre Emphasis in the Fine Arts Associate of Arts program is to prepare students to transfer to a 4-year college or university to pursue a baccalaureate degree in musical theatre.
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Compose original works of art using a medium of their choice;
- Generate art for the public using the tools of their discipline;
- Evaluate the stylistic norms of their discipline;
- Evaluate the development of visual, musical, or performing arts in Western culture;
- Participate in musical or theatrical stage productions; and
- Employ collegiate-level oral and written communication skills.
Students in the program must complete courses listed in Program Requirements and Support & Related sections with a minimum grade of “C” in each course in order to receive the Associate of Arts Degree.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (37 hours)
English Composition (6 hours)
- ENGL 1113 English Composition I+
- ENGL 1213 English Composition II+
U.S. History/U.S. Government (6 hours)
- HIST 1483 U.S. History to 1877
or HIST 1493 U.S. History Since 1877 - POLS 1113 American Federal Government
Sciences (7 hours)–one must include lab
See Science Electives below.
Humanities (6 hours)
- MUS 1313 Music Literature I
- MUS 1323 Music Literature II
Mathematics (3 hours)
See Mathematics Electives below.
Liberal Arts (3 hours)
See list in the College Catalog.
General Education Electives (6 hours minimum)
Students must earn a “C” or better in MUS 1212 and MUS 1222 to be eligible for graduation.
- MUS 1212 Aural Theory I+
- MUS 1222 Harmony I+
See list in the College Catalog.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (15 hours)
Students must earn a “C” or better in these courses to be eligible for graduation.
- MUS 1232 Aural Theory II+
- MUS 1242 Harmony II+
- MUS 1742 Musical Theatre Performance I
- MUS 1752 Musical Theatre Performance II+
- TH 1311 Theatre Production I
- TH 1321 Theatre Production II+
- TH 1341 Theatre Dance–Ballet Technique
- TH 1351 Theatre Dance–Jazz & Tap
- TH 1513 Acting I
MUSICAL THEATRE APPLIED REQUIREMENTS (8 hours)
Students must earn a “C” or better in these courses to be eligible for graduation.
- MUS 2511-2 Voice
- MUS 2511-2 Voice
- MUS 2511-2 Voice
- MUS 2511-2 Voice
MUSICAL THEATRE ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES (3 hours)
See Musical Theatre Additional Electives below.
Students must earn a “C” or better in this course to be eligible for graduation.
+Check course description for prerequisites that must be met.
Science Electives
HSBC 1104, HSBC 1224, HSBC 2103, HSBC 2114, GEOG 1114, or any course with the following prefixes: ASTR, BIOL, CHEM, ENSC, GEOL, METR, PHSC, or PHYS
Mathematics Electives
Any MATH course which is at least 1000 level or higher except MATH 2013, MATH 2023, & MATH 2033
Musical Theatre Additional Electives
- TH 1533 Voice & Diction
- TH 2113 Theatrical Make-up
- TH 2523 Acting II+
Suggested Order of Enrollment
Students should enroll in a combination of General Education Requirements and Program Requirements to complete the degree. Check the College Catalog and/or class schedule for course offering specifics. The “+” symbol represents a prerequisite for the course. Any course offering is subject to change without notice.
1st Semester
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3rd Semester
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- Self-confidence, creative communication skills and organizational skills necessary to enter the job market.
- The ability to perform a variety of musical theatre styles.
- Participation in varied and diverse musical stage productions.
- A basic knowledge of stage dancing techniques.
- A basic general foundation of English, history, government, science, math and liberal arts appropriate for students transferring to a four-year institution.
A musical theatre degree at Rose State College will prepare you for baccalaureate training in music education and musical and theatre performance, as well as a career in the following areas:
- Music director
- Music performer
- Teacher
- Theatre performer
Rose State College and other Oklahoma colleges and universities have memorandums of understanding which identify course equivalencies between both institutions. These agreements aid transfer students.