MCCCD Program Description

Major: 5148N Catalog Year: 2023-2024 Effective Term: 2020 Fall Last Admit Term: 2023 Summer Award: CCL Total Credits: 15-16 CIP Code: 52.0101	Primary College: Not Found Initiating College: Mesa Community College Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: Shared Program Availability: MC PC PV Field of Interest: Visual and Performing Arts Instructional Council: Theatre Arts (50) GPA: 2.0
SOC Code: Upon completion of this certificate, students may pursue a career as: 27-1012.00 Craft Artists 27-2011.00 Actors

Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Technical Theatre: Puppetry is designed to provide students with skills in puppetry for theatrical performances. Courses include instruction in the creation and operation of puppets in performance. A Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Technical Theatre and the Associate in Arts, Fine Arts (AAFA), Emphasis in Theatre are also available.

Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate proficiency in theatrical construction, rendering, and hand and power tool usage. (THP201AA, THP201AB, THP202AA, THP202AC, THP250, THP251) 2. Demonstrate proficiency in hand sewing, basic pattern drafting, and machine sewing. (THP201AA, THP201AB, THP202AA, THP202AC, THP206, THP250) 3. Take accurate measurements using industry standards. (THP201AA, THP201AB, THP202AA, THP202AC, THP206, THP250) 4. Utilize shop tools for the production, maintenance, and alteration of theatrical properties and set dressing to industry standards. (THP201AA, THP201AB, THP202AA, THP202AC, THP206, THP250, THP251) 5. Recognize shop roles and responsibilities including safety protocols. (THP201AA, THP201AB, THP202AA, THP202AC, THP206, THP250, THP251) 6. Differentiate between various materials and hardware types and their uses. (THP201AA, THP201AB, THP202AA, THP202AC, THP206, THP250) 7. Demonstrate foundational skills in design, technical, and performance practices for effective communication and personal expression across various artistic genres. (THP112, THP151, THP201AA, THP201AB, THP219)

Program Notes
This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid. Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.

Required Courses

THP112 Acting I (3) OR
THP151 Theatre for Youth (3) 3

THP201AA Theatre Production I (1) OR
THP201AB Theatre Production II (2) OR
THP202AA Theatre Production I Scene Shop (1) OR
THP202AC Theatre Production I Costume Shop (1) 1-2

THP206 Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre 4
THP219 Introduction to Puppetry 3
THP250 Stage Properties 3
THP251 Safety Practices in Theatre and Film Production 1

Credits: 15-16

Restricted Electives
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General Electives
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+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: December 10, 2019

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.