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.
| 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 |
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 | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DRAM 123 | Beginning Stagecraft | 3.0 | Fall 1 |
| DRAM 124 | Makeup for the Stage | 3.0 | Fall 1 |
| DRAM 126 | Advanced Stagecraft | 3.0 | Spring 1 |
| DRAM 143 | Beginning Costuming | 3.0 | Spring 1 |
| DRAM 129A | Beginning Scene Painting | 3.0 | Fall 2 |
| DRAM 129B | Intermediate Scene Painting | 3.0 | Spring 2 |
Please see above program requirements matrix.
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.
Dr. Al Taccone · 02/01/19
I recommend, though, this program at MiraCosta has very low enrollment.
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