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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Major: 5096N
Effective Term: 2020 Fall   

Award: CCL  
Total Credits: 9-10
CIP Code: 50.0502

Instructional Council: Theatre Arts (50)
GPA: 2.0
SOC Code: Upon completion of this certificate, students may pursue a career as:
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: Set/Scenic Construction is designed to provide students with skills in the construction of sets for theatrical performances. Courses include instruction in theatrical set and scene construction, use of scene shop tools, materials and hardware. Plan reading and safety for set and scenic construction are also emphasized. 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, THP213, THP250, THP251, WLD102)
2. Interpret plans and paperwork to execute projects to specifications. (THP201AA, THP202AA, THP213)
3. Take accurate measurements using industry standards. (THP201AA, THP201AB, THP202AA, THP213)
4. Utilize scene shop tools for the production, maintenance, and alteration of theatrical scenery to industry standards. (THP201AA, THP201AB, THP202AA, THP213, THP251, WLD102)
5. Recognize shop roles and responsibilities including safety protocols. (THP201AA, THP202AA, THP251)
6. Differentiate between various materials and hardware types and their uses. (THP201AA, THP202AA, THP213, WLD102)
7. Analyze and execute the basic theories and skills in scenic painting techniques. (THP201AA, THP201AB, THP202AA, THP213, THP267)
Program Notes
This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.


Required Courses
THP201AA Theatre Production I (1) OR
THP201AB Theatre Production II (2) OR
THP202AA Theatre Production I Scene Shop (1) 1-2

THP213 Introduction to Technical Theatre 4
THP251 Safety Practices in Theatre and Film Production 1

+ THP267 Painting Techniques for FIlm, TV and Theatre (3) OR
WLD102 Basic Welding Metal Sculpture (3) 3
Credits: 9-10

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: December 10, 2019

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.





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