MCCCD Program Description

Major: 5462
Effective Term: 2023 Fall

Award: CCL
Total Credits: 21-48
CIP Code: 50.0502

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
27-4011.00 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians
27-4014.00 Sound Engineering Technicians
39-3092.00 Costume Attendants
39-5091.00 Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance
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 is designed to prepare students for a wide range of careers within theatre operations and production. The curriculum includes a foundation of applied skills within technical theatre including backstage personnel skills, as well as hands-on experience working on live theatre productions and events. Students may select from a choice of specializations in audio, costuming, group/solo cosplay, hair and makeup, lighting, properties, puppetry, and set/scenic construction. Program graduates can directly enter the workforce into positions such as cosplay actor, puppeteer, sound engineer, lighting technician, carpenter, scenic painter, stage crew, stage management, wardrobe crew, costume stitcher, costume crafts apprentice, and hair/makeup artist in a range of settings including live theatre, television and film, conferences and events, attractions and shows.

Students can earn an embedded Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Stage Crew along with one additional area: Audio Technician, Costuming, Group/Solo Cosplay, Hair and Makeup, Lighting, Properties, Puppetry, and Set/Scenic construction. An Associate in Arts, Fine Arts (AAFA), Emphasis in Theatre is also available for students interested in university transfer.

Learning Outcomes
1. Interpret stage directions, plans, and paperwork to execute projects to specifications. (ARC141, CAD100, TEC111, THP201AA, THP201AB, THP202, THO202AA, THO202AB, THO202AC, THO203, THP206, THP213, THO216, THO263, THP296++) 2. Recognize theatre and shop roles and responsibilities. (TEC111, THF115, THO215, THO218, THP201AA, THP201AB, THP202, THO202AA, THO202AB, THO202AC, THO203, THP206, THP213, THO216, THO250, THO251, THO266, THP296++) 3. Demonstrate use of safety procedures for a variety of technical theatre activities and projects. (TEC111, THP201AA, THP201AB, THP202, THO202AA, THO202AB, THO202AC, THO203, THP206, THO208, THO209, THP213, THO216, THO251, THO267, THP296++) 4. Recognize different forms of theatrical scenery. (THP201AA, THP201AB, THP202, THO202AA, THO202AB, THO203, THP213, THO216, THO267, THP296++) 5. Operate technical theatre equipment for stage use. (MUC122, MUC197, MUC198, (THP201AA, THP201AB, THP202, THO202AA, THO202AB, THO202AC, THO203, THP213, THO216, THO251, THP296++) 6. Take accurate measurements using industry standards. (TEC111, THP201AA, THP201AB, THP202, THO202AA, THO202AB, THO202AC, THO203, THP206, THO208, THO209, THP213, THO216, THO267, THO250, THP296++) 7. Differentiate between various materials and hardware types and their uses. (TEC111, THP201AA, THO202AB, THP202, THO202AA, THO202AB, THO202AC, THO203, THP206, THO208, THO209, THP213, THO267, THP296++, WLD102) 8. Utilize shop tools for the production, maintenance, and alteration of theatrical costumes, properties, and/or set dressing to industry standards. (TEC111, THP201AA, THP201AB, THP202, THO202AA, THO202AC, THO203, THP206, THO208, THO209, THO250, THO251, THO267, THP296++, WLD102) 9. Demonstrate proficiency in the skills required in technical theatre specializations such as audio and sound, costuming, hair and makeup, cosplay, puppetry, lighting, set construction, and/or painting. (ARC141, CAD100, MUC122, MUC197, MUC198, TEC111, TEC113, TEC114, TEC115, TEC225, THF115, THO215, THO218, THP201AA, THP201AB, THP202, THO202AA, THO202AB, THO202AC, THO203, THP206, THO208, THO209, THP213, THO216, THO250, THO263, THO267, THO269, THP296++, WLD102) 10. Create professional materials to promote one`s skills and experiences within the industry. (CIS103, MKT110, THO269) 11. Analyze selected works for plot, purpose, form, characters, theme, historical, cultural, and social rules of convention. (ENG101, THE111, THE220, THO208, THO209, THO225, THP291AC) 12. Demonstrate foundational skills in design, technical, and performance practices for effective communication and persona expression across various artistic genres. (ENG101, THE220, THP112, THP151, THO208, THO209, THO219, THO225, THP291AC)

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program. Students should select an area of specialization based on their personal, academic, and professional goals. Students should speak to a program director or academic advisor for details.

Required Courses

+ ENG101 First Year Composition 0-3
Students who intend to take THE220 must take ENG101.

THE111 Introduction to Theatre 3

+ THE220 Modern Drama (3) OR
THO225 Visual Script Analysis (2) OR
+ THP291AC Summer Conservatory: Script Analysis (ACT) (1) 1-3

THO203 Technical Theatre Production (3) OR
THP201AB Theatre Production II (2) 2-3

THO251 Safety Practices in Theatre and Film Production 1
THO266 Production Careers in Technical Theatre 1
THO269 Technical Theatre Portfolio Development 1
THP213 Introduction to Technical Theatre 4
+ THP296++ Cooperative Education 1-4

Credits: 14-23

Restricted Electives
Students must also select and complete one of the following specialization areas in Technical Theatre based on their personal, academic, and professional goals. Speak to a program director or academic advisor for details. Specialization 1: Audio Technician Credits: 10-11 + MUC122 Sound Design I 3 MUC197 Live Sound Reinforcement I 3 + MUC198 Live Sound Reinforcement II 3 THO202AB Theatre Production I Electrics (1) OR THP201AA Theatre Production I (1) OR THP201AB Theatre Production II (2) OR THP202 Theatre Production Projects (1) 1-2 Specialization 2: Cosplay I Credits: 12-13 TEC111 Intermediate Apparel Construction (3) OR THP206 Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre (4) 3-4 THF115 Makeup for Stage and Screen 3 THO208 Costume Play Solo Performance Practicum 3 THO250 Stage Properties 3 Specialization 3: Cosplay II Credits: 24-25 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 THF115 Makeup for Stage and Screen 3 + THO215 Advanced Makeup Techniques for Stage and Screen 3 THO218 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 Specialization 4: Costuming Credits: 8-9 THO202AC Theatre Production I Costume Shop (1) OR THP201AA Theatre Production I (1) OR THP201AB Theatre Production II (2) 1-2 THP206 Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre 4 Students should work with their program advisor to select 3 credits that align with the academic/career goals and further their development in the area of Costuming. TEC113 Textiles: Dyeing (1) AND TEC114 Textiles: Block Printing/Silk Screening (1) AND TEC115 Textiles: Hand Painting (1) OR TEC225 Pattern Design I (3) THF115 Makeup for Stage and Screen (3) 3 Specialization 5: Hair and Makeup Credits: 10-11 THF115 Makeup for Stage and Screen 3 + THO215 Advanced Makeup Techniques for Stage and Screen 3 THO218 Wig and Hair Production for Theatre and Film 3 THO202AC Theatre Production I Costume Shop (1) OR THP201AA Theatre Production I (1) OR THP201AB Theatre Production II (2) 1-2 Specialization 6: Lighting Credits: 7-8 THO202AB Theatre Production I Electrics (1) OR THP201AA Theatre Production I (1) OR THP201AB Theatre Production II (2) 1-2 THO218 Beginning Stage Lighting 3 THO263 Entertainment Industry Drafting I: 2D CAD 3 Specialization 7: Properties Credits: 7-9 THO202AA Theatre Production I Scene Shop (1) OR THO202AC Theatre Production I Costume Shop (1) OR THP201AA Theatre Production I (1) OR THP201AB Theatre Production II (2) OR 1-2 + THO267 Painting Techniques for Film, TV and Theatre (3) OR THP206 Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre (4) 3-4 THO250 Stage Properties 3 Specialization 8: Puppetry Credits: 14-15 THP112 Acting I (3) OR THP151 Theatre for Youth (3) 3 THP201AA Theatre Production I (1) OR THP201AB Theatre Production II (2) OR THO202AA Theatre Production I Scene Shop (1) OR THO202AC Theatre Production I Costume Shop (1) 1-2 THO219 Introduction to Puppetry 3 THO250 Stage Properties 3 THP206 Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre 4 Specialization 9: Set/Scenic Construction Credits: 10-11 ARC141 Architectural CAD I: Introduction (3) OR CAD100 Fundamentals of 2D AutoCAD (3) 3 THO202AA Theatre Production I Scene Shop (1) OR THP201AA Theatre Production I OR (1) THP201AB Theatre Production II (2) 1-2 THO263 Entertainment Industry Drafting I: 2D CAD 3 + TH0267 Painting Techniques for Film, TV and Theatre (3) OR WLD102 Basic Welding Metal Sculpture (3) 3			Credits: 7-25

General Electives
	Credits: None

+ 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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