Theatre Technology 2009-2010 |
The Foothill College Theatre Technology program prepares the theatre student for entry-level positions in professional and community theatre and to transfer to a four-year institution. A comprehensive and intensive two-year program, Theatre Technology offers the student the opportunity to explore the fundamentals of a wide variety of practical career opportunities.
Students interested in production and stage management, theatre design, and the creations of sets, props, costumes, lights, sound, and special effects are able to participate in both daytime lecture and laboratory classes and evening production experiences. Foothill Theatre Arts department offers six major productions during the academic year and Theatre Technology students participate in the hands-on experience of creating all of the technical elements for these productions. During the summer quarter, technical theatre students may participate in the production of a major musical.
The second year of training offers the student the opportunity to continue the study of Theatre Technology by enrolling in advanced classes in the Foothill College Theatre Arts Department in addition to participating in a theatre internship program at one of several Bay Area leading theatre companies. Foothill College maintains direct contact with many Bay Area theatre companies and special internships may be arranged for each student in the student's area of choice. |
Career Opportunities |
| Entry-level technical theatre jobs encompass six basic fields of study and areas of employment: scene shop technician, costume shop technician, theatre electrician, properties artisan, stage management, and scenic artist. Theatre technicians can expand their opportunities by pursuing entry-level technical positions in film and video production. |
Units required for Major: 42 |
| Units required for Certificate: 25-42 |
Associate Degree Requirements: |
| • English proficiency: ENGL 1A, ESL 26 or equivalent.
• Mathematics proficiency: MATH 105 or equivalent.
A minimum of 90 units required to include:
• All General Education requirements
• Core courses (25 Units)
• Support courses (17 Units)
• Electives & other graduation requirements as appropriate.
NOTE: All courses pertaining to the major must be taken for a letter grade. In addition, a GPA of 2.0 or higher is required in all Core and Support courses for the Degree or Certificates. |
Program Type(s): |
| AA = Associate in Arts Degree. |
| CA = Certificate of Achievement. |
| CCC = Career Certificate. |
NOTE: Students are required to maintain a technical portfolio throughout the two-year training period. |
Core Courses: (25 units) |
| THTR 1 Theatre Arts Appreciation (4 Units)
THTR 20A Acting I (3 units)
THTR 21 Introduction to Technical Theatre (1 unit)
THTR 21A Scenery & Property Construction (3 Units)
THTR 49 Rehearsal & Performance (2 Units)
THTR 71 Fundamentals of Stage Management (4 Units)
THTR 75 Introduction to Fashion & Costume Construction (4 units)
THTR 77 Introduction to Lighting Design & Technology (4 units) |
Support Courses: (17) |
THTR 21B Intermediate Scenery & Property Construction (3 Units)
THTR 21C Advanced Scenery & Property Construction (3 Units)
THTR 72B Beginning CAD Drafting for the Theatre, Film & Television (4 Units)
ART 4A Introduction to Drawing (3 units)
GID 50 Graphic Design Studio I (4 units) |
Certificate of Achievement (42 Units) |
| This certificate is awarded upon completion of the Core and Support courses. General Education courses are not required. |
Career Certificate in Theatre Technology (25 Units) NON-TRANSCRIPTABLE |
| THTR 1 Theatre Arts Appreciation (4 Units)
THTR 21 Introduction to Technical Theatre (1 unit)
THTR 21A Scenery & Property Construction (3 Units)
THTR 49 Rehearsal & Performance (2 Units)
THTR 71 Fundamentals of Stage Management (4 Units)
THTR 75 Introduction to Fashion & Costume Construction (4 units)
THTR 77 Introduction to Lighting Design & Technology (4 units)
ART 4A Introduction to Drawing (3 units) |
Academic Year: 2009-2010 |
Status: Approved |
| Date Modified: 2009-07-22 06:45:35 |
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