TECHNICAL THEATER ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY LEVEL 1 SKILLS Crafton - Certificate of Achievement

This program map only provides one possible pathway for degree and/or certificate obtainment and is for reference only. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor to develop your individualized Student Education Plan.
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Please be advised: Online courses vary by semester. Refer to the current Class Schedule for accurate online course availability.

The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway. It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.

Program Map

O Available Online
GE General Education
Program Requirement

1st Semester

4 units
THART 100
Introduction to Theatre
Survey course designed to develop an appreciation of the theatre for majors and non-majors. Introduction to the basic elements of play production including playwriting, producing, acting, directing, set design, costume design and lighting design. Exploration of the origins of drama, significant milestones in theatre history, and trends in contemporary theatre.

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THART 134X4
Technical Theatre Workshop
Supervised participation in technical theatre roles associated with the preparation, rehearsal and production of plays, musicals and dance performances. Execution of technical production work in areas of scenery, costumes, lighting, sound and stage management. Introduction to principles of theatre design. This course may be taken four times.

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2nd Semester

4 units
THART 145
Advanced Theatre Practicuum I
Participation in a variety of advanced activities associated with the preparation, rehearsal, production and performance of plays, musicals and dance performances including playwriting, performance, design or directing.

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    THART 134X4
    Technical Theatre Workshop
    Supervised participation in technical theatre roles associated with the preparation, rehearsal and production of plays, musicals and dance performances. Execution of technical production work in areas of scenery, costumes, lighting, sound and stage management. Introduction to principles of theatre design. This course may be taken four times.

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    3rd Semester

    6 units
    THART 176
    Fundamentals of Stagecraft I
    Introduction to technical theatre. Study of the history, theory, and practice of theatrical production in areas including stage management, properties, costume, and make-up design and construction.

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    THART 245
    Advanced Theatre Practicuum II
    Participation in a variety of advanced activities associated with the preparation, rehearsal, production and performance of plays, musicals and dance performances including playwriting, performance, design or directing.

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    1. Prerequisite: THART 145

    Apply for Graduation!

    Now that you are enrolled in your last semester of classes, it's time to apply for Graduation! Schedule an appointment with a counselor to complete a Graduation Check to make sure you are on track towards earning your degree/certificate. During your appointment, the counselor can assist you with submitting your Graduation Application. Feel free to review the Steps to Graduation prior to your appointment and be aware of the Graduation Application Deadlines found on Step 2.

    Remember: you must RSVP in March if you would like to participate in the Commencement Ceremony held in May! We look forward to celebrating with you.

    4th Semester

    6 units
    THART 179
    Fundamentals of Stagecraft II
    A continuation of THART 176. Study of the the history, theory and practice of theatrical production areas including lighting, sound and scene design and construction.

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    MULTI 212
    Digital Media Careers
    Introduction to the digital media job market and employment niches. The class describes digital media and the varied work environments including full time and contract opportunities, as well as job search techniques, resume and cover letter writing skills.

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