MUS G108: History and Appreciation of The Musical Theater
| Item | Value |
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| Curriculum Committee Approval Date | 03/07/2023 |
| Top Code | 100700 - Dramatic Arts |
| Units | 3 Total Units |
| Hours | 54 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 54) |
| Total Outside of Class Hours | 0 |
| Course Credit Status | Credit: Degree Applicable (D) |
| Material Fee | No |
| Basic Skills | Not Basic Skills (N) |
| Repeatable | No |
| Grading Policy | Standard Letter (S),
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| Local General Education (GE) |
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| California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) |
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| Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) |
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| California State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE-Breadth) |
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Course Description
This course is identical to THEA G108. This course explores all of the elements which make Musical Theater a major theatrical art form. Emphasis will be placed on the history of the musical and on examining the roles of the composer, librettist, lyricist, choreographer, director, performer, designer, and others relative to creating a musical theater production. Recorded materials and live performances will be utilized to enhance the student's knowledge of the subject. Enrollment Limitation: THEA G108; students who complete MUS G108 may not enroll in or receive credit for THEA G108. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)
- Course Outcomes
- Define the categories of musical theater including opera, operetta, vaudeville, minstrel shows, burlesque, musical comedy, revue, musical theater, book musicals, and concept musicals.
- Describe the historical, social, cultural, and aesthetic constructs that have led to the development of musical theater as a significant art form.
- Identify the major writers, composers, choreographers, performers, producers and designers who have contributed to the development of musical theater
Course Objectives
- 1. Discuss elements of musical theater (book/libretto, lyrics, score, dance, and design) and how they contribute to character development.
- 2. Use musical theater terms and vocabulary.
- 3. Identify the milestone musicals that influenced the history and evolution of musical theater.
Lecture Content
History of the musical European forms in early America Operetta: Gilbert and Sullivan and more Vaudeville Burlesque Minstrel Shows Revue Comic Opera Musical Comedy Musical Theater The Book Musical The Concept Musical Rock Musicals Movies into musicals International musicals Elements and structure of the musical Musical score Musical director Musicians Lyrics and lyricists Book (Libretto) Playwright Design Scenery Lighting Costumes Sound Special Effects Dance and musical staging Choreographer Choreography Director Producer Performer Composers George M. Cohan Irving Berlin Jerome Kern George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin Rodgers and Hart Cole Porter Rodgers and Hammerstein Stephen Sondheim Andrew Lloyd Webber Other musical theater composers Experiencing musical theater Production values Critics and reviews Audience Critical evaluation of a musical
Method(s) of Instruction
- Lecture (02)
- DE Live Online Lecture (02S)
- DE Online Lecture (02X)
Reading Assignments
Textbook Course content Websites
Writing Assignments
Homework assignments Discussion topics Attendance at live musical theater performances for the purpose of written critical evaluation Research reports Written critical evaluations of recorded materials
Out-of-class Assignments
Attendance at live musical theater performances for the purpose of written critical evaluation Research reports
Demonstration of Critical Thinking
Written critical evaluations of live theatrical musical theater performances Homework assignments Discussion topics Analysis of the collaborative process of creating musicals using musical theater terminology
Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration
Homework assignments Discussion topics Attendance at live musical theater performances for the purpose of written critical review Oral presentations Research reports Written critical evaluations of recorded musical theater productions
Eligible Disciplines
Drama/theater Arts: Masters degree or Master of Fine Arts in drama/theater arts/performance OR bachelors degree or Bachelor of Fine Arts in drama/theater/performance AND masters degree in comparative literature, English, communication studies, speech, literature, or humanities OR the equivalent. Masters degree required. Music: Masters degree in music OR bachelors degree in music AND masters degree in humanities OR the equivalent. Masters degree required.
Textbooks Resources
1. Required Hischak, T. The Oxford Companion to the American Musical, 1st ed. (Classic Text): Oxford University Press, 2008 , ISBN: 0-88962-828-9. Rationale: -