Degrees and Certificates

Certificate of Achievement in Music Composition and Production
A.A. Degree in Technical Production Option
A.A. Degree in Television Performance Option
Certificate of Proficiency in Television Performance Option
A.A. Degree in Theatre and Television - Acting Option

Certificate of Achievement: Music Composition and Production

This program prepares students for a creative career in the music industry. The program has an entrepreneurial and creative focus emphasizing an industry trend requiring artists to be responsible for complete project development. Students engaged in compositional study enjoy the freedom to explore the organization of sound and music into different structures of expression. Engaged in personal study with acclaimed composition faculty, students write works for a variety of media - from solo instrument and large ensemble works to electronic music. An emphasis is placed on the study of the various musical traditions of the world and the relevance of those traditions to personal experience. The same skill set also prepares students for careers in specialized areas of the music industry such as digital audio workstation operator, recording engineer, producer, composer, arranger, songwriter, sound designer, artist manager, distributor, and marketing representative.

MUS3AHarmony/Theory/Musicianship I4

MUS3BHarmony, Theory, Musicianship II4

MUS4ABeginning Piano3

MUS7Songwriting and Composition3

Choose one:

MUS16AIntroduction to Audio Recording Techniques3

MUS21Electronic Music/Sound Design3

Choose one:

MUS1AMusic History and Literature3

MUS1BMusic History and Literature3

MUS2History of Jazz and Rock3

MUS6Introduction to World Music3

A.A. Degree: Technical Production Option

The Technical Production Option is designed to provide a foundation for those interested in pursuing a career in Design and Technical careers in the entertainment industry, as well as those interested in becoming involved in creating live theatre in their community. The degree offers practical courses in stagecraft (THEA 14), Introduction to design (THEA 15) as well as many opportunities for students to become involved in creative process of mounting live theatrical productions and events at Gavilan. Hands on experience in technical production is emphasized in the Gavilan Theatre Arts Program, including experience in stage management, lights, sound, costume & makeup, as well as scenic painting and construction. Career opportunities for a graduate of the Technical Production Option include jobs at theatre facilities as well as convention and recreational centers. While most professional companies prefer further education (BAs or MAs), there are lucrative careers with the touring companies of live performances and musical events for specialists in technical theatre.

THEA1Theatre History: Greece to Restoration3

THEA2AChildren's Theatre Repertory3

THEA12AActing I3

THEA13AActor's Workshop1 - 3

THEA14Stage Production2 - 3

THEA15Introduction to Design for Stage, Television and Film3

Choose one of the classes listed below:

CMUN2Oral Interpretation OR3

THEA4Oral Interpretation3

THEA2BChildren's Theatre Repertory3

THEA12BActing II3

THEA19Acting and Voice for TV/Film/Media OR3

MCTV19Acting and Voice for TV/Film/Media3

Choose eight units from classes listed below:

ART2ATwo-Dimensional Design3

THEA7Theatre Appreciation3

ART8AIntroduction to Photography3

ART10ACultural History of Ceramics3

ART12ASculpture3

ART12BSculpture3

ART13Three-Dimensional Design3

THEA14Stage Production2 - 3

Any Music performance course or any Computer Graphics & Design course (1-3 units)

A student may complete the Gavilan College A.A./A.S. general education, the CSU-GE Breadth or the IGETC pattern, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60 unit total. See a counselor for details. NOTE: A course may be used to satisfy both general education and major requirements. See "Double Counting Rule".

A.A. Degree: Television Performance Option

The Gavilan Theatre and Television Program opens the doors for students to become producers, actors, writers, editors and directors for television/video/film production. Students in the Gavilan Television program participate in learning experiences that teach skills in pre-production, production and postproduction including: writing, acting, camera operation, editing, audio, directing in studio and field production scenarios for television production. The projects created and produced by students are prepared for webcast on GavTV, Blip.TV, and Youtube. Academic pathways for an A.A. degree in Television Performance may lead to a Bachelor of Arts in Dramatic and Teledramatic Arts, in addition to degrees in Cinema and Film.

THEA16History and Culture of Television, Film and New Media OR3

MCTV16History and Culture of Television, Film and New Media3

MCTV17ATelevision and Video Workshop OR3

THEA17ATelevision and Video Workshop3

THEA19Acting and Voice for TV/Film/Media OR3

MCTV19Acting and Voice for TV/Film/Media3

Choose one or more:

THEA17BTelevision and Video Workshop OR3

MCTV17BTelevision and Video Workshop3

THEA20Introduction to Scriptwriting3

HUM25Motion Picture Production3

THEA1Theatre History: Greece to Restoration3

THEA2AChildren's Theatre Repertory3

THEA12AActing I3

THEA13AActor's Workshop1 - 3

THEA14Stage Production2 - 3

Certificate of Proficiency: Television Performance Option

THEA16History and Culture of Television, Film and New Media OR3

MCTV16History and Culture of Television, Film and New Media3

THEA18Single Camera Production OR3

MCTV18Single Camera Production3

THEA6Introduction to Audio Production OR3

MCTV6Introduction to Audio Production3

THEA 17ATelevision and Video Workshop3

Choose one (if not used above):

THEA20Introduction to Scriptwriting3

HUM25Motion Picture Production3

THEA 19Acting and Voice for TV, Film and Media3

A.A. Degree: Theatre and Television - Acting Option

The Acting Option is designed to give a sound basic knowledge in acting and public performance. Students take a variety of courses including Theatre History (THEA1) and Stage Production (THEA 14). Gavilan offers a variety of performance related courses including Acting (THEA 12 a/b), Children’s Theatre (THEA 2A/B) and Actor’s Workshop (THEA 13) – our spring production course. For those interested in educational theatre, the program also offers hands on experience through the spring Arts Back in the Classroom (ABC) Internship Program. Acting students perfect teamwork skills and gain self confidence through projects and public performances. Acting and theatre shows one how to take risks, how to focus and concentrate, and the tremendous power of commitment to a project or a play. Studying acting allows one to change themselves, using their own personal experiences to create new characters and existences. The Acting option prepares students for a career in the public eye, whether onstage, in front of a classroom or television camera, or making presentations for large groups or conventions. Students completing the Acting Option are also prepared to transfer to a four year B.A. program in Acting or Performing Arts. Gavilan theatre art students have recently been accepted for transfer to San Jose State, Cal State Hayward, U.C. Davis and U.C. Berkeley

THEA13BActor's Workshop1 - 3

THEA13CActor's Workshop1 - 3

THEA13DActor's Workshop1 - 3

Choose two of the following four courses:

THEA4Oral Interpretation OR3

CMUN2Oral Interpretation3

THEA2BChildren's Theatre Repertory3

THEA12BActing II3

THEA19Acting and Voice for TV/Film/Media OR3

MCTV19Acting and Voice for TV/Film/Media3

Choose additional units from the courses below to complete the unit minimum requirement:

MUS8ABeginning Voice2

MUS8BBeginning Voice2

MUS8CIntermediate Voice2

MUS8DIntermediate Voice2

THEA7Theatre Appreciation3

THEA11Dance and Movement for the Theatre2

THEA1Theatre History: Greece to Restoration3

THEA2AChildren's Theatre Repertory3

THEA12AActing I3

THEA13AActor's Workshop1 - 3

THEA14Stage Production2 - 3