MCCCD Program Description

Technical Theatre: Properties

Major: 5098N Catalog Year: 2024-2025 Effective Term: 2020 Fall Last Admit Term: 2023 Summer Award: CCL Total Credits: 12-14 CIP Code: 50.0502	Primary College: Initiating College: Mesa Community College Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: Shared Program Availability: MC PC PV SC Field of Interest: Visual and Performing Arts Instructional Council: Theatre Arts (50) GPA: 2.0
SOC Code: Upon completion of this certificate, students may pursue a career as: 21-1012.00 Craft Artists Upon completion of this bachelor`s, students may pursue a career as: 27-1027.00 Set and Exhibit Designers

Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Technical Theatre: Properties is designed to provide students with skills in the acquisition, construction, alteration, maintenance, and repair of properties for theatrical performances. Courses include instruction in prop construction, sewing, use of tools, and creation and maintenance of production paperwork. 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 theatrical construction, basic drafting, and hand and power tool usage. (THP201AA, THP201AB, THP202AA, THP202AC, THP213, THP250, THP251) 2. Demonstrate proficiency in hand sewing, basic pattern drafting, and machine sewing. (THP201AA, THP201AB, THP202AA, THP202AC, THP206, THP213, THP250) 3. Develop and maintain properties paperwork. (THP201AA, THP201AB, THP202AA, THP202AC, THP206, THP213, THP250) 4. Take accurate measurements using industry standards. (THP201AA, THP201AB, THP202AA, THP202AC, THP206, THP213, THP250) 5. Utilize shop tools for the production, maintenance, and alteration of theatrical properties and set dressing to industry standards. (THP201AA, THP201AB, THP202AA, THP202AC, THP206, THP250, THP251) 6. Recognize shop roles and responsibilities including safety protocols. (THP201AA, THP201AB, THP202AA, THP202AC, THP206, THP250, THP251) 7. Differentiate between various materials and hardware types and their uses. (THP201AA, THP201AB, THP202AA, THP202AC, THP206, THP250) 8. Analyze and execute the basic theories and skills in theatrical painting techniques. (THP201AA, THP201AB, THP202AA, THP202AC, THP250, THP267)

Program Notes
This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid. + indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites. Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.

Program Prerequisites: None

Required Courses

THP201AA Theatre Production I (1) OR
THP201AB Theatre Production II (2) OR
THP202AA Theatre Production I Scene Shop (1) OR
THP202AC Theatre Production I Costume Shop (1) 1-2

THP206 Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre (4) OR
+ THP267 Painting Techniques for Film, TV and Theatre (3) 3-4

THP213 Introduction to Technical Theatre 4
THP250 Stage Properties 3
THP251 Safety Practices in Theatre and Film Production 1

Credits: 12-14

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: December 10, 2019

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