MCCCD Program Description

Major: 5087 Catalog Year: 2024-2025 Effective Term: 2023 Fall Last Admit Term: 9999 Award: CCL Total Credits: 25-26 CIP Code: 50.0502	Primary College: Initiating College: Mesa Community College Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: College-Specific Program Availability: MC 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: 27-1012.00 Craft Artists 27-2011.00 Actors 39-5091.00 Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance 39-3092.00 Costume Attendants

Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Technical Theatre: Cosplay II is designed to provide students with the skills to create characters in the world of Cosplay. The courses explore the history, culture, and rules of Cosplay, as well as costume, makeup, wigs, and properties development and use. Students develop characters that coincide with characters from the same canon. 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 properties construction, basic drafting, and hand and power tool usage. (THO208, THO209, THO250, THO251) 2. Demonstrate proficiency in hand sewing, basic pattern drafting, and machine sewing. (TEC111, THP206, THO208, THO209, THO250) 3. Take accurate measurements using industry standards. (THP206, THO208, THO209, THO250) 4. Research historical, cultural, and social rules of conventions and Cosplay for the effective creation and performance of a chosen character. (THO208, TH0209) 5. Utilize shop tools for the creation of Cosplay costumes and props. (THO115, THO208, THO209, THO250, THO251) 6. Recognize shop roles and responsibilities including safety protocols. (TEC111, THO115, THP206, THO208, THO209, THO250, THO251) 7. Differentiate between various materials and hardware types and their uses. (TEC111, THP206, THO208, THO209, THO250) 8. Collaborate with a team to create and perform characters within a canon. (THO208, THO209) 9. Select and employ proper techniques for the application of makeup including prosthetics and other special effects. (THO115, THO215, THO208, THO209 10. Construct and style wigs and hairpieces as appropriate to the needs of the project. (THO216, THO208, THO209) 11. Create social media collateral for the promotion of the Cosplay experiences. (CIS103, MKT110, THO208, THO209)

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Required Courses

CIS103 Introduction to Social Media (3) OR
MKT110 Marketing and Social Networking (3) 3

TEC111 Intermediate Apparel Construction (3) OR
THP206 Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre (4) 3-4

THO115 Makeup for Stage and Screen 3
+ THO215 Advanced Makeup Techniques for Stage and Screen 3
THO216 Wig and Hair Production for Theatre and Film 3
THO208 Costume Play Solo Performance Practicum 3
THO209 Costume Play Group Performance Practicum 3
THO250 Stage Properties 3
THO251 Safety Practices in Theatre and Film Production 1

Credits: 25-26

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: April 7, 2020

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