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This program lets students develop their individual skills in several performing arts course areas, especially Theatre, Music and Dance. It allows for coherent combinations of these courses to be taken to meet special interests such as training in musical theatre. Upon completion of the degree, students may wish to seek professional employment in the performing arts, transfer to a college or conservatory for more advanced study or participate in local performing arts organizations. This is a good foundation not only for the student planning on transferring in the performing arts, but also for those who may ultimately pursue a B.A. or B.S. degree in another field and wish to be active in community performances.

For more information, contact the Admissions Office at (845) 431-8010 or visit www.sunydutchess.edu/academics

The Associate in Science (A.S.) degree is awarded upon completion of the requirements for this program.

Upon completion of this program, students should be able to:

• Identify and illustrate relevant professional performing arts contributions in terms of achievement and social significance in the past and present.

• Display basic proficiency in one or more areas of the performing arts.

• Create an appropriate and versatile repertoire of audition pieces in the student’s performance area.

• Take part in a fully integrated live theatrical, music, or dance performance in a public venue at the college, community and/or in NYC.

Courses should be selected in consultation with an advisor.

FIRST SEMESTER creditsPFA 100 Performing Arts Introductory Seminar 1 ENG 101 Composition I 3 MAT 109 or higher 3 THE 105 Theatre History I 3 DAN 101 Foundations of Dance 3Performance-Related courses (b) 3 Total: 16

SECOND SEMESTER ENG 102 Composition II 3 BHS 103 Social Problems in Today’s World 3 ART101 or ART104 3Performance-Related courses (b) 7 Total: 16

THIRD SEMESTER American History (Appendix D) 3 MUS 201 or MUS 212 3THE 161 or MUS 210 3Performance-Related courses (b) 7

Total: 16

FOURTH SEMESTERScience (a) 4Performance-Related courses (b) 9Free Elective (c) 3 Total: 16

Total Credit Hours: 64

a. Science courses: Applicable four-credit courses in astronomy, biology, chemistry,

geology, physical sciences, physics. See the General Education Appendix

b. Performance-Related courses: Students must take at least 26 credit hours of Performance-Related Courses (DAN, MUS, and THE courses) of which at least 9 credit hours need to be 200-level courses. Students must follow all prerequisites and should either follow one of the tracks or plan their sequence early with an advisor. EXCEPTIONS: THE120 and MUS101 DO NOT count as Performance-Related Courses. INCLUSIONS: ENG207, ENG208, ENG230, PED197, SPE102, SPE111, and SPE116 WILL also count as Performance-Related Courses.

c. Read a full description of the free elective on page 33.

Performing Arts (PFA)(HEGIS 5610)

(Page numbers and appendicies refer to College catalog.)

This track allows students to focus on developing theatre skills within the context of a larger artistic curriculum including music, dance and visual arts courses, along with general education classes. Theatre Track students take courses in stage Acting I & II, Acting for the Camera, Play Directing, Technical Theatre, How to Audition, Script Analysis, Theatre Practicum/play production and Theatre History, as well as coursework in voice, movement and dance. Students may participate in play productions, musical theatre productions, musical ensembles such as Show Choir and Chorus, dance concerts, original plays, Acting class scene presentations, Play Directing class scene presentations, and community outreach performances at local schools, stores and museums.

FIRST SEMESTER creditsPFA 100 Performing Arts Introductory Seminar 1ENG 101 Composition I 3MAT 109 or higher 3THE 105 Theatre History I 3THE 109 Acting I 3THE 110 How to Audition 1THE 111 Theatre Production & Technology I 1MUS 153 or Show Choir I orDAN 107 Dance Improvisation 1 Total: 16

SECOND SEMESTER ENG 102 Composition II 3ART 101 or History of Art orART 104 Fundamentals of Art 3THE 112 Theatre Production & Technology II 1THE 205 Theatre History II 3THE 209 or Acting II orTHE 220 Acting for the Camera 3Performance-Related Courses (b) 3 Total: 16

THIRD SEMESTER American History (Appendix D) 3MUS 212 History of American Musical Theatre 3DAN 101 Foundations of Dance 3THE 106 Script Analysis & Production 3THE 161 Theatre Practicum I 3MUS 154 or Show Choir II orTHE 211 Theatre Production & Technology III 1 Total: 16

FOURTH SEMESTERScience (a) 4BHS 103 Social Problems in Today’s World 3THE 201 or Play Directing or THE 209 Acting II 3THE 261 Theatre Practicum II 3Free Elective (c) 3Recommend ENG 207, ENG 208, or ENG 230

Total: 16

Total Credit Hours: 64

a. Science courses: Applicable four-credit courses in astronomy, biology, chemistry,

geology, physical sciences, physics. See the General Education Appendix B.

b. Performance-Related courses: Students must take 3 credit hours of Performance-Related Courses to fulfill this requirement (DAN, MUS, and THE courses).Students must follow all prerequisites. EXCEPTIONS: THE120 and MUS101 DO NOT count as Performance-Related Courses.INCLUSIONS: ENG207, ENG208, ENG230, PED197, SPE102, SPE111, and SPE116 WILL also count as Performance-Related Courses.

c. Read a full description of the free elective.

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This track allows students to focus on developing musical skills within the context of a larger artistic curriculum including theatre, dance and visual arts courses, along with general education classes. Music Track students are required to study an instrument, voice or composition in private lessons, and have numerous opportunities to perform in large ensembles such as Chorus, Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, and Show Choir as well as act in main stage musicals. Core skills classes (Music Theory I and II, Aural Skills I and II) are designed to prepare students for transfer placement exams. Courses are available in all styles of music including classical, musical theatre, jazz, and other contemporary commercial genres, and are specifically designed to help students successfully audition for various four-year music programs (music education, music performance, studio production, music business, composition, music therapy, and more).

FIRST SEMESTER creditsPFA 100 Performing Arts Introductory Seminar 1ENG 101 Composition I 3MAT 109 or higher 3MUS 113 Aural Skills I 1MUS 115 Music Theory I 3MUS 145 Group Piano I 1MUS 161 Performance & Applied Music I 1MUS 162 Performance & Applied Music II 1MUS 121, 131, 136, 143, or 153 Ensemble 1 Total: 15

SECOND SEMESTER ENG 102 Composition II 3BHS 103 Social Problems in Today’s World 3ART 101 or History of Art orART 104 Fundamentals of Art 3MUS 114 Aural Skills II 1MUS 116 Music Theory II 3MUS 146 Group Piano II 1MUS 261 Performance & Applied Music III 1MUS 262 Performance & Applied Music IV 1MUS 122, 132, 137, 144, or 154 Ensemble 1 Total: 17

THIRD SEMESTER American History (Appendix D) 3DAN 101 Foundations of Dance 3THE 105 Theatre History I 3MUS 201 History of Music Before 1750 3MUS 210 Advanced Music Performance I 3MUS 221, 231, 236, 243, or 253 Ensemble 1 Total: 16FOURTH SEMESTERScience (a) 4MUS 202 History of Music After 1750 3MUS 211 Advanced Music Performance II 3MUS 222, 232, 237, 244, or 254 Ensemble 1Performance courses (b) 2Free Elective (c) 3TOTAL 16 Total: 16 Total Credit Hours: 64 a. Science courses: Applicable four-credit courses in astronomy, biology, chemistry,

geology, physical sciences, physics. See the General Education Appendix B.

b. Performance-related courses: Students must take at least 2 credit hours of performance-related Courses (DAN, MUS, and THE courses). Students must follow all prerequisites. EXCEPTIONS: THE120 and MUS101 DO NOT count as Performance-Related Courses. INCLUSIONS: ENG207, ENG208, ENG230, PED197, SPE102, SPE111, and SPE116 WILL also count as Performance-Related Courses.

c. Read a full description of the free elective on page 33.

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