Theatre Design and Production Certificate

Program Description

The Theatre Design Certificate (CT.) is for students interested in developing their design skills to enter the field of Performing Arts and Entertainment Technology with the foundational skills needed to attain employment in the field of Performing Arts and Entertainment Technology as a set, lighting, sound, or projection designer. The program will also elevate and enhance the knowledge of existing designers. Through a structured curriculum comprised of both classroom, workshop, and stage experiences this program provides students authentic design opportunities. Also, students will develop critical thinking skills with a focus on Performing Arts and Entertainment Technology. There is a particular emphasis in this program on how the arts can further assist in socially progressive ideas. 

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the Theatre Design Certificate will be able to:

• Explain the potential for progressive social change through the Performing Arts and Entertainment Technology

• Define the roles of the personnel and their functions found in the Performing Arts and Entertainment Technology

• Demonstrate confidence in design and production techniques regarding lighting, props, sound, sets, projections, and costume

• Describe Performing Arts and Entertainment Technology industry expectations regarding design and production personnel

• Describe past, current, and emerging trends regarding the Performing Arts and Entertainment Technology

• Apply vocabulary unique to the Performing Arts and Entertainment Technology

Sequence of Study - Theatre Design and Production

Required Courses (in expected order)

• THE-1010 Introduction to Theatre Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• THE-2503 Stage Costumes and Make-Up Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• THE-2505 Theatre History Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• THE-1301 Design Methods Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• THE-2601 Stage Craft and Event Fabrication Technology Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• THE-2803 Crew Experience Credits: 1 (Program Requirement)
• THE-2602 Lighting and Projection Technology Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• THE-2603 Audio and Media Technology Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• THE-2504 Script Analysis Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• THE-2805 Capstone Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• THE-2301 Drafting Technology Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)

Program Total: 31 Credits

Transferability

Credit earned at any public institution in the state shall be transferable to any other institution if the:

• Credit is from a college or university parallel course or program;
• Grades in the block of courses transferred average 2.00 or higher; and
• Acceptance of the credit is consistent with the policies of the receiving institution governing students following the  same program. Refer to ARTSYS at artweb.usmd.edu and the receiving institution’s catalog to select transferable courses.

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