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Submitter's Information

Name

Heather Townsend

Title

Curriculum Process Specialist

Region

Central/Mother Lode

College

Modesto Junior College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Michael Sundquist

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Design & Technical Theatre

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Technical Theater (100600)

Projected Start Date

05/04/20

Catalog Description

The Design and Technical Theatre Certificate is designed for students to demonstrate knowledge and skills to support the technical aspects of live theatre and dance productions which includes the scenery construction, lighting, makeup and audio elements. Students will experience practical work on theatrical productions and will work with advanced technology in lighting, audio, and projections. Job opportunities include both part-time and full-time work at Performing Arts Centers, Lighting and Sound Production Companies, Regional Theatre Companies, and College and University Performance Venues.

Enrollment Completer Projections
    2017-18 2018-19
CB 01:
COURSE DEPT/NO
CB 02: COURSE TITLE SECTIONS OFFERED
(ANNUAL)
ENROLLMENT TOTAL (ANNUAL) SECTIONS OFFERED
(ANNUAL)
ENROLLMENT TOTAL (ANNUAL)
THETR 105 Introduction to Stagecraft 1 24    
THETR 174 Stage Makeup     1 21
THETR 175 Stage Costuming 1 26    
THETR 182 Practical Stage Lighting     1 25
THETR 190 Theatre Production Workshop 2 53 2 64
THETR 196 Stage Management     1 28
MUSC 111 Recording Arts 1 1 21 1 33
           
           
           
           
           
           

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
  1. Describe how theatre artists collaborate in order to create a theatrical production.
  2. Analyze a script in terms of themes, place, time period, style, plot, genre and mood as applied to scenery, costume and lighting planning and design.
  3. Demonstrate how to safely use common lighting instruments and accessories in the course of lighting a dance concert or play.
  4. Draw a basic makeup design for a face.
  5. Demonstrate knowledge of stage and shop safety rules and safe working practices in an applied situation.
  6. Organize the necessary paperwork and schedule to prepare and run rehearsals and performances.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

18

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

To earn a Certificate of Achievement, the student must complete the following coursework. Each course must be completed with a grade of C or better.

Program Requirements
  To earn a Certificate of Achievement in this major, the student must complete all courses listed in required courses category below. All required courses in the program must be completed with a C or better.  
  Required Courses:  
  PREFIX SEQUENCE (SEMESTER) COURSE NAME   UNITS  
  THETR 105 1 Introduction to Stagecraft   3  
  THETR 174 3 Stage Makeup   3  
  THETR 175 2 Stage Costuming   3  
  THETR 182 4 Practical Stage Lighting   3  
  THETR 190 2 Theatre Production Workshop   1  
  THETR 196 3 Stage Management   3  
  MUSC 111 1 Recording Arts 1   2  
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
  Total Units   18  
       

Supporting Documents

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Submission Details

Published at

11/13/19 - 11:51 AM

Status

Recommended

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Thad Russell   ·  11/15/19

This seems odd. The LMI is for the entire state but I'm not seeing the LMI for the micro-region, or even the CVML Region.