Comedic Arts, BA

This program prepares students to enter the competitive fields of comedy writing and performance within the interrelated marketplaces of film, television, live performance and the Internet. Particular emphasis is placed upon finding and developing the individual and unique comic voice of each student.

Traditional Major Program Requirements (36 units)

Lower Division Requirements

CMD 101 - Introduction to Stand-Up Performance
COM 113 - Oral Communication
THE 123 - Voice and Diction for the Stage
THE 223 - Movement for the Stage OR
THE 233 - Introduction to Musical Theatre Dance

Upper Division Requirements

CMD 301 - History of Comedy Performance
CMD 311 - Pantomime, Commedia and Physical Comedy
CMD 331 - Comedy In Christian Ministries
CMD 495 - Senior Comedy Showcase

Performance/Internship Elective Requirements

Complete five (5) units from the following:

CMD 450 - Comedy Production Internship
CMD 451 - Comedy Production Internship
THE 363 - Production Practicum: Performance
THE 364 - Production Practicum: Technical
THE 463 - Production Practicum: Performance
THE 464 - Production Practicum: Technical

Upper Division Elective Requirements

Complete nine (9) units from the following:

CMD 314 - Clown Design: Costumes and Makeup
CMD 411 - Comedy Sketch Writing for Entertainment
CMD 482 - Improvisation and Sketch Comedy
COM 333 - Oral Interpretation and Readers Theatre
PRL 300 - Public Relations
THE 330 - Advanced Acting for the Camera
THE 353 - Directing I