Performing Arts

Performing Arts

A variety of businesses and groups involved in theatrical and musical performances are included in this pathway Theatrical production companies , for example, coordinate all aspects of producing a play or theater event. Agents represent actors and assist them in finding jobs. Costume design management companies design costumes. Lighting and stage crews handle the technical aspects of productions. Also in this segment are dance studios, schools and halls, which provide places for professional and amateur dancers to practice, perform and learn. Performers of live musical entertainment include musical artists, dance bands, orchestras, jazz musicians and various modern bands. Orchestras range from major professional orchestras with million-dollar budgets to community orchestras often with part-time schedules.

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Continuing Education

Sample Career Plan

Secondary

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts I

Math

Algebra I

Science

Earth or Life or Physical Science

Social Studies / Sciences

World History

Career and Technical Courses

Introduction to Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications

Information Technology Applications

Introduction to the Performing Arts and Related Careers

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts II

Math

Geometry

Science

Biology

Social Studies / Sciences

U.S. History

Career and Technical Courses

Select from the following: Dance Movements

Theory of Music

Theater and Playwriting Basic

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts III

Math

Algebra II

Trigonometry

Science

Physics

Social Studies / Sciences

Political Science Economics

Career and Technical Courses

Advanced Study in Field of Choice

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts IV

Math
Science
Social Studies / Sciences

Psychology

Career and Technical Courses

Advanced Study in Field of Choice

Visual Elements of Performance

Post Secondary

English / Language Arts

English Composition English Literature

Math

Algebra

Science

Chemistry

Social Studies / Sciences

American Govt. Psychology

Career and Technical Courses

Continue Courses in the Area of Specialization

Technical Design and Production

English / Language Arts

Speech/ Oral Communication

Math

Computer Applications

Science

Biological Science

Physical Science

Social Studies / Sciences

American History

Career and Technical Courses

Dance

Music

Theater

Stage and Production Management

English / Language Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies / Sciences
Career and Technical Courses

Continue Courses in the Area of Specialization

English / Language Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies / Sciences
Career and Technical Courses

Complete Performing Arts Major (4-Year Degree Program)