Performing Arts Studies Courses
To assist in allowing you to choose classes you're interested in, while still creating a well-rounded education in all areas of Performing Arts we have broken down your studies into five areas we call competency areas. There are 57 hours to complete the major distributed within these five areas. Please contact us if you have any additional questions at the following email:
carrt@lmc.edu
Foundational Knowledge (Required of all students – 18 hours)
PAS 133 Principles of Acting (3)
PAS 100 Movement for the Stage (1) OR
PAS 102 Dance Technique: Ballet and Modern (1)
PAS 113 Fundamentals of Music (3) OR
PAS 213 Music Analysis (3) (This course is only an option for students who have placed out of PAS 113)
PAS 253 Career Management (2) (This course includes a portfolio project that will be maintained throughout your time in the program.)
PAS 143 Stagecraft (3)
PAS 244 Principles of Design (3) (P)
PAS 272 Script Analysis (3) (P)
Competency One / Creative and Artistic Direction (8-9 hours)
Learning Outcome: Students will be able to envision, create and produce.
Core Requirements
PAS 374 Directing I (3) (P) OR
PAS 381 Dance/Choreography for the Theatre (3) (P)
Electives in Competency One (two courses – at least one must be at mastery level and may produce competency project)
PAS 374 Directing I (3) (P) (If not taken as Core)
PAS 381 Dance/Choreography for the Theatre (2) (P) (If not taken
as Core)
PAS 344 Performance of Literature (3) (Mastery level course)
PAS 474 Directing II (3) (Mastery level course)
PAS 481 Dance Composition (3) (Mastery level course)
Competency Two / Performance (Choose TWO areas to complete (5-6 hours)
Learning Outcomes: Students will demonstrate performance skills in the areas of acting, dance or voice. This competency is usually adjudicated through either a leading role or a compilation of appropriate work in supporting roles. This competency may be met through the preparation of a competency jury in consultation with a faculty mentor.
Electives in Acting (3)
PAS 105 Auditioning (2)
PAS 233 Intermediate Acting (3) (P)
PAS 333 Acting in Musical Theatre (3) (P)
PAS 433 Period Acting (3) (P)
PAS 463 Solo and Ensemble Devising (3) (P)
PAS 483 TV and Film for the Actor (3) (P)
Movement and Dance (2 credit hours)
Electives in Movement and Dance (choose 2 credit hours)
PAS 101 Dance Technique: Tap and Jazz (1)
PAS 103 Social Dance (1)
PAS 131 Ballet Studies (1)
PAS 141 Tap Studies (1)
PAS 151 Modern Studies (1)
PAS 161 Jazz Studies (1)
PAS 372 Stage Combat (1)
Music and Voice (3 credit hours)
Electives in Music and Voice (3 credit hours)
PAS 115 Basic Piano (1)
PAS 118 Class Voice (1)
PAS 234 Diction for the Performing Artist (2)
PAS 332 Dialects and Accents (2)
PAS 213 Music Analysis (P) (3)
PAS 224 Sight Singing and Ear Training (P) (2) (Permission)
PAS 320 Musical Theatre Repertoire I (2) (Permission)
PAS 420 Musical Theatre Repertoire II (2) (Permission)
Competency Three / Arts Management and Leadership ( 6 credit hours)
Learning Outcome: The student will be able to demonstrate management and leadership skills needed to work in the arts management field with consideration given to research, communication, leadership. Organization, administrative tasks, planning, publicity, budgeting and problem solving.
Electives in Competency Three (6 credit hours)
(All are mastery level and may result in a competency project.)
PAS 457 Arts Management (3)
PAS 353 Stage Management (3)
PAS 467 Performing Arts Management/Publicity (3)
PAS 477 Arts Education and Outreach (3)
Competency Four / Technical Theatre (5-6 credit hours)
Learning Outcome: Students will be able to facilitate production work via technical theatre knowledge and skills.
PAS 254 Makeup (2) (P)
PAS 345 Basic Lighting (3) (P)
PAS 344 Costuming (3) (P)
PAS 443 Scene Design (3) (P)
Competency Five / Cultural, Critical, and Historical Perspectives
(10 credit hours)
Learning Outcome: Student will develop an appreciation and understanding of the history and cultural aspects of the Performing Arts field and the role this knowledge plays in creating comprehensive arts experiences.
Core Requirements (5 credit hours)
PAS 471 World Culture and the Arts (3)
PAS 497 Senior Research and Independent Study (1)
PAS 499 Senior Research Seminar for Performing Arts (1)
Electives in Competency Five (choose 3 credit hours)
PAS 363 History of Drama/Theatre (3)
PAS 364 History/Literature of Musical Theatre (3)
PAS 472 Dance, History, Theory and Criticism (3)
PAS 473 History of Modern World Drama (3)