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Submitter's Information

Name

Jeanie M. Tyler

Title

Associate Dean, Strong Workforce Programs

Region

San Diego/Imperial

College

San Diego City College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Rose LaMuraglia

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Technical Theatre

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Technical Theater (100600)

Projected Start Date

08/19/19

Catalog Description

The Certificate of Achievement in Technical Theatre provides additional preparation for theatre majors to find entry-level work in all aspects of technical theatre. The award provides students with additional support when they transfer to four-year institutions where technical theatre is emphasized.

Students who successfully complete this award will be able to:

·       Design and implement stage scenery, lighting, and sound equipment;

·       Organize the technical operations of stage productions;

·       Create original makeup designs and apply makeup for original characters; and

Design and paint small- and large-scale scenery for the stage.

Enrollment Completer Projections
  2016 – 2017 2017 - 2018
CB01: Course Department Number   CB02: Course Title   Annual # Sections Annual Enrollment Total   Annual # Sections Annual Enrollment Total
DRAM 123 Beginning Stagecraft 2 31 2 30
DRAM 124 Makeup for the Stage 44 62 3 71
DRAM 126 Advanced Stagecraft 2 7 2 6
DRAM 129A DRAM 129B Beginning Scene Painting Intermediate Scene Painting 1 8 1 11
DRAM 143 Beginning Costuming 2 30 3 26

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

The Theatre program at San Diego City College provides a breadth of course work designed to meet the needs of the serious theatre student, as well as those who wish to include theatre as part of their liberal arts education. The Theatre program at San Diego City College is one of six programs in the Visual and Performing Arts Division. Students entering into the program have the ability to pursue Associate of Arts degrees offered in Theatre and Musical Theatre; a Certificate of Achievement in Technical Theatre; and Certificates of Performance offered in Special Effects (FX) Makeup and Theatrical Glamour for Media and Performance. Courses are offered in acting, voice, movement,stagecraft, scene painting, costuming, playwriting, and makeup. Also offered are classes that explore theatre in a traditional academic setting. Hands-on practical experience is stressed through a wide-ranging production program, and students have the opportunity to work in all phases of production and performance. Students enjoy a unique combination of state-of-the-art facilities including two fully-equipped theatres, professional faculty and staff, and an active, respected production program which serves the campus and the community.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

18 (min); 18 (max)

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
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
DRAM 123Beginning Stagecraft3.0Fall 1
DRAM 124Makeup for the Stage3.0Fall 1
DRAM 126Advanced Stagecraft3.0Spring 1
DRAM 143Beginning Costuming3.0Spring 1
DRAM 129ABeginning Scene Painting3.0Fall 2
DRAM 129BIntermediate Scene Painting3.0Spring 2
Program Requirements

Please see above program requirements matrix.

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Submission Details

Published at

01/29/19 - 03:38 PM

Status

Recommended

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Comments, Documents, Voting

Comments

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margie fritch   ·  02/05/19

Palomar College also has seen very low enrollment in our program. The dean and faculty are looking into this as we see that our high schools have good enrollment and interest in this program.

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Dr. Al Taccone   ·  02/01/19

I recommend, though, this program at MiraCosta has very low enrollment.