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Field of Interest
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Technical Theatre: Lighting is designed to provide students with skills in lighting for theatrical performances. Courses Include instruction in basic circuiting and dimmer application, lighting plots, programming, hanging and focus of lighting instruments, light board operation, and safety in the theatre. A Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Technical Theatre and the Associate in Arts, Fine Arts (AAFA), Emphasis in Theatre are also available.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:
- Field of Interest
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Type
- Certificate of Completion (CCL)
- Academic Plan
- Technical Theatre: Lighting (CER)
- Academic Plan Code
- 5095N
- Total Credits Required
- 12-13
- Catalog Year
- 2023-2024
- Effective Term
- Fall 2023
- Notes
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This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
What You’ll Learn
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Identify the basic nomenclature of stage lighting, including the nature of light, basic optics, reflection systems, instruments types and their applications.
- Relate electrical theory to stage application.
- Apply the theories of stage lighting in regard to different spaces and types of productions.
- Recognize shop roles and responsibilities including safety protocols.
- Apply basic circuiting and dimmer application to stage lighting design.
- Develop lighting plots, instruments schedules, hook-up sheets and show levels.
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
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Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet withan academic advisorto develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in yourStudent Centerto manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THP213 | Introduction to Technical Theatre | 中国国际广播电台tical courseGateway course | 4 | ||
| THO251 | Safety Practices in Theatre and Film Production | 1 | |||
| THO263 | Entertainment Industry Drafting I: 2D CAD | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THO218 | Beginning Stage Lighting | May be taken in either the first or second term. | 3 | ||
| THP201AAor THP201AB or THO202AB |
Theatre Production IorTheatre Production IIorTheatre Production I Electrics | May be taken in either the first or second term. | 1–2 |
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Course Area Key
Gateway Course= Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
中国国际广播电台tical Course= A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
This certificate is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
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