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Submitter's Information

Name

Margaret Fernandez

Title

Interim Dean of Career and Technical Education

Region

Orange County

College

Cypress College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Margaret Fernandez

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Stage Management Certificate

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Technical Theater (100600)

Projected Start Date

08/21/23

Catalog Description

The Certificate in Stage Management prepares the student for occupational competency in StageManagement for live events, such as theatre, opera, or dance. To earn a certificate, students must complete the courses listed below with a grade of C or better. At least 50% of all coursework must be completed at Cypress College. This certificate requires a total of 20-22 units.

Enrollment Completer Projections

10 annual projected

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Goal

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

A student who completes this program (degree/certificate) will

A. Upon completion of this program, students will have entry-level training as a professional stage manager for theatrical productions.

B. Upon completing this program, students should be able to display knowledge and understanding of working with and managing actors, directors, and designers for a theatrical production.

C. Upon completing this program, students should understand a stage manager's prompt book and the professional standard for calling cues during a live production.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

20-22

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

The Certificate in Stage Management prepares the student for occupational competency in StageManagement for live events, such as theatre, opera, or dance. To earn a certificate, students must complete the courses listed below with a grade of C or better. At least 50% of all coursework must be completed at Cypress College. This certificate requires a total of 20-22 units.

Program Requirements

Required Courses

Course Description Units
THEA 110 C Stage Management for Theatre 3
BUS 262 C Principles of Management 3
MUS 101 C Music Fundamentals 3
THEA 111 C Industry Prep for Theatre 3
THEA 100 C Introduction to the Theatre 3
or    
THEA 140 C Introduction to Theatre Design 3
THEA 101 C Play Analysis 3
or    
THEA 225 C Directing for the Theatre 3
THEA 149 C Stage Crew I- Running 1 - 2
or    
THEA 148 C Production Techniques I 1 - 2
THEA 150 C Stage Crew II-Production Preparation 1 - 2
or    
THEA 155 C Production Techniques II 1 - 2
or    
THEA 152 C Stage Crew IV- House-Box Office 1 - 2
  Total Units 20-22

Supporting Documents

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Orange County Regional Questions

District

North Orange County Community College District

College

Cypress College

CRLC Member

Margaret Fernandez

Email

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Phone

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Reason for program recommendation request

New Program

Place of program in college's curriculum/similar program
Visual and Performing Arts
List similar programs at other colleges in the Orange County Region
Fullerton Golden West Irvine Orange Coast Saddleback Santa Ana
Annual Enrollment projects (non-duplicative)
10
Priority Sector

Visual and Performing Arts, Entertainment Industry, Theater, Dance and Live Music

Submission Details

Published at

05/12/23 - 02:04 PM

Status

Recommended

Return to Drafts

Please list the reason(s) for returning "Stage Management Certificate". to Margaret Fernandez's drafts. This message will be sent to mfernandez@cypresscollege.edu

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