Theatre Arts: Directing, Certificate of Achievement
Theatre Arts: Directing, Certificate of Achievement
A Certificate of Achievement in Theatre Arts: Directing will better prepare a student secure a job in the professional theatre industry. After successfully completing this certificate a student could be hired as a: stage manager, actor, playwright, crew member in the film and/or television industry, production assistant, casting assistant or general theatre technician.
This Certificate will better prepare students seeking a career in directing for the stage.
To earn a Certificate of Achievement in Theatre Arts: Directing students must complete 18 specified units.
A Certificate of Achievement in Theatre Arts: Directing will better prepare a student secure a job in the professional theatre industry. After successfully completing this certificate a student could be hired as a: stage manager, actor, playwright, crew member in the film and/or television industry, production assistant, casting assistant or general theatre technician.
This Certificate will better prepare students seeking a career in directing for the stage.
To earn a Certificate of Achievement in Theatre Arts: Directing students must complete 18 specified units.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| THA M01/M01H | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| or THA M04/H | History of the Theatre | |
| THA M15A | Stage Direction I | 3 |
| TTHA M11A | Theatre Production: Technical I | 3 |
| TTHA M20 | Stagecrafts | 3 |
| Units from Electives | 6 | |
| Total Units | 18 | |
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Electives | ||
| Select and complete two courses (6 units) from the courses listed: | ||
| THA M02A | Acting I | 3 |
| THA M10A | Theatre Production: Performance I | 3 |
| THA M21A | Playwriting I | 3 |
| THA M52A | Theatre for Young Audiences I | 3 |
| TTHA M23A | Lighting Design I | 3 |
| TTHA M25A | Scene Design I | 3 |
| TTHA M27A | Costume Design I | 3 |
| TTHA M28 | Production Makeup | 3 |
| TTHA M50 | Performing Arts Management | 3 |
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Units/Hours | |
| THA M01/M01H or THA M04/H | Introduction to Theatre or History of the Theatre | 3 |
| TTHA M11A | Theatre Production: Technical I | 3 |
| Units/Hours | 6 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| TTHA M20 | Stagecrafts | 3 |
| Units/Hours | 3 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| THA M15A | Stage Direction I | 3 |
| Units/Hours | 3 | |
| Total Units/Hours | 12 | |
| Year 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Units/Hours | |
| Elective courses may be completed in Fall or Spring term in Year 2. | ||
| THA M02A | Acting I | 3 |
| THA M10A | Theatre Production: Performance I | 3 |
| THA M21A | Playwriting I | 3 |
| THA M52A | Theatre for Young Audiences I | 3 |
| TTHA M23A | Lighting Design I | 3 |
| TTHA M25A | Scene Design I | 3 |
| TTHA M27A | Costume Design I | 3 |
| TTHA M50 | Performing Arts Management | 3 |
| Select and complete (6 units) from the courses listed. | ||
| Units/Hours | 24 | |
| Total Units/Hours | 24 | |
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- apply learned theatrical skills with an emphasis on acting, directing and/or writing.
- apply varied techniques for staging a play, setting light and audio cues and working with a stage manager.
- apply problem solving skills to produce a theatrical work in a studio or main stage venue.
- collaborate with peers and instructors in practical applications of skills on original or scripted works.
- demonstrate literacy in Theatre appreciation.