Vanguard University of Southern California

Theatre Arts: Musical Theatre Concentration
Suggested Four-Year Plan (2009-2013)

This four year plan is a sample and only for planning purposes; this is not an official document.  
It is recommended you meet with an Academic Advisor each semester.

2009: Fall Semester (16 units)

2010: Spring Semester (14 units)

Acting I (THEA 210)
Foundations of Theatre Arts (THEA 212)
Cornerstone (CORE 100C)
Intro to Sociology (SOCI 100C)
  or Cultural Anthropology (ANTH 102C)
  or General Psychology (PSYC 103C)
Persuasive Writing (ENGL 120C)
Foundations of Christian Life (THEO 101C)
  or Introduction to Theology (THEO 103C)

Beginning Costume Construction (THEA 110)
  or Beginning Set Construction (THEA 106)
Intro to Sociology (SOCI 100C)
  or Cultural Anthropology (ANTH 102C)
  or General Psychology (PSYC 103C)
New Testament (NT 101C)
Beg Musical Theatre Audition (THEA 244)
Old Testament (OT 201C)
Dance class at OCC elective option

2010: Fall Semester (15 units)

2011: Spring Semester (13 units)

Scenic Design (THEA 315)
Theatre History I (THEA 202C)
Research Writing (ENGL 220C)
Basic Musicianship I, II or Musical Theory I
  (MUSC 101, 106, or 131)
  Placement test required in Spring 2010 - see the Music Dept.
  Note: If placement is in Basic Musicianship II,
  you will take it in Spring 2011, not Fall 2010.
Musical Vocal Technique (THEA 220)
Dance class at OCC elective option

Costume Design (THEA 309)
Acting II (THEA 207)
Theatre History II (THEA 204C)
Int Musical Theatre Audition (THEA 244)
Stage Combat (THEA 338)
Dance class at OCC elective option

2011: Fall Semester (16 units)

2012: Spring Semester (15 units)

Lighting Design (THEA 320)
Makeup Design (THEA 239)
  or Scenic Painting (THEA 240)
Script Analysis (THEA 360)1
Elective (3 units)
Acting III (THEA 307)
Dance class at OCC elective option

Developing a Christian Worldview (THEO300C)
World Civilizations II (HIST 204C)2
Data Analysis (MATH 145C)
  or Intro to Statistics (SOCI 265C)
Theory & Criticism (THEA 324)3
Lifetime Fitness & Wellness (KINE 145C/146C)
Dance class at OCC elective option

2012: Fall Semester (14 units)

2013: Spring Semester (13 units)

Theatre Internship (THEA 450)4
Christian Heritage (CHIS 400C)
Literary Perspectives (ENGL 300C)
Playwriting (THEA 442)
U.S. Government (POLS 155C)
  or U.S. History (HIST 156C)

Senior Project: Capstone (THEA 495)
Lab Science (4 units)
Elective(3 units)
Speech & Composition (COMM 201C)
Dance class at OCC elective option

Notes:
  • An additional 1 unit of Intermediate Set or Costume Construction is required. This can be taken any semester.
  • An additional 2 crew/Junior Project units and 5 performance units are required.
  • All theatre majors are expected to participate on a minimum of 1 crew each semester whether one receives a Theatre scholarship or not.
  • Class load averages 15 units/semester. This leaves ample units available for production/performance requirements.
  • Spring semesters are left lower in units due to the time requirements of the musical.
  • Additional dance classes are recommended if your schedule permits.
  1. Script Analysis is also offered Spring 2010 and Spring 2013 under this plan.
  2. If you prefer ancient history, take World Civ in Fall 2012 and Literary Perspectrives in Spring 2012.
  3. IMPORTANT: Spring 2010 is the only other semester Theory & Criticism will be offered under this plan.
  4. Theatre Internship should be served during the summer, pending approval.