MCCCD Program Description

Major: 5096N Catalog Year: 2025-2026 Effective Term: 2025 Fall Last Admit Term: 9999 Award: CCL Total Credits: 9-10 CIP Code: 50.0502	Primary College: Mesa Community College Initiating College: Estrella Mountain Community College Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: Shared Program Availability: EM, MC, PC Field of Interest: Visual and Performing Arts Instructional Council: Theatre Arts GPA: 2.0
SOC Code: Upon completion of this certificate, students may pursue a career as: 47-2031.01 Construction Carpenters 51-9123.00 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers Upon completion of a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a career as: 27-1027.00 Set and Exhibit Designers

Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Technical Theatre: Set/Scenic Construction is designed to provide students with skills in the construction of sets for theatrical performances. Courses include instruction in theatrical set and scene construction, use of scene shop tools, materials and hardware. Plan reading and safety for set and scenic construction are also emphasized. 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, basic drafting, and hand and power tool usage. (THP201AA, THP201AB, THO202AA, THP213, THO251, WLD102) 2. Interpret plans and paperwork to execute projects to specifications. (THP201AA, THO202AA, THP213) 3. Take accurate measurements using industry standards. (THP201AA, THP201AB, THO202AA, THP213) 4. Utilize scene shop tools for the production, maintenance, and alteration of theatrical scenery to industry standards. (THP201AA, THP201AB, THO202AA, THP213, THO251, WLD102) 5. Recognize shop roles and responsibilities including safety protocols. (THP201AA, THO202AA, THO251) 6. Differentiate between various materials and hardware types and their uses. (THP201AA, THO202AA, THP213, WLD102) 7. Analyze and execute the basic theories and skills in scenic painting techniques. (THP201AA, THP201AB, THO202AA, THP213, THO267)

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

Required Courses

THP201AA Theatre Production I (1) OR
THP201AB Theatre Production II (2) OR
THO202AA Theatre Production I Scene Shop (1) 1-2

THP213 Introduction to Technical Theatre 4
THO251 Safety Practices in Theatre and Film Production 1

+ THO267 Painting Techniques for Film, TV and Theatre (3) OR
WLD102 Basic Welding Metal Sculpture (3) 3

Credits: 9-10

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: November 26, 2024

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