Directing for Theatre, Film and Television Certificate
PROGRAM CODE: 2C44942
The Directing for Theatre, Film and Television Certificate is designed to prepare the student for entry-level technical production and directing competency in the field of Theatre, Film and Television leading to specific areas of employment in theatre, film, television, theme parks, cruise ships and education. Related career opportunities include, but are not limited to, directing for stage, dramaturgy, theatre for young audiences, independent shorts and features, music videos, multi-camera television, single camera television and film, animation, documentary theatre and film. This certificate requires a total of 21-29 units. A grade of C or better is required in each course taken.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (19 units): | ||
| THEA 100 F | Introduction to the Theatre | 3 |
| THEA 106 F | Beginning Principles of Playwriting | 3 |
| THEA 180 F | Beginning Principles of Acting | 3 |
| THEA 222 F | Acting for the Camera | 3 |
| THEA 225 F | Stage Directing | 3 |
| THEA 275 F | Advanced Directing | 4 |
| Required Technical Theatre Corequisites (1.5-7 units): | 1.5-7 | |
| The student must complete THEA 153 F and at least one additional course from the following list. | ||
THEA 153 F | Introduction to Stage Crew Activity (formerly THEA 149 F) | 0.5-3 |
| ---------- AND ---------- | ||
THEA 130 F | Beginning Theatre Workshop | 3 |
THEA 131 F | Intermediate Theatre Workshop | 2-3 |
THEA 134 F | Beginning Theatre Practicum (formerly THEA 133 F) | 3 |
THEA 141 F | Introduction to Technical Theatre | 4 |
THEA 143 F | Stagecraft | 4 |
THEA 146 F | Scene Painting | 3 |
THEA 148 F | Introduction to Theatre Crafts Lab (formerly THEA 142 F) | 1-2 |
THEA 151 F | Properties: Design and Construction | 3 |
THEA 152 F | Beginning Theatre Crafts Lab | 1-2 |
THEA 160 F | Introduction to Sound Technology | 3 |
THEA 161 F | Sound Reinforcement Techniques | 2 |
THEA 170 F | Beginning Theatrical Lighting (formerly THEA 144 F) | 3 |
THEA 171 F | Survey of Theatrical Costuming (formerly THEA 145 F) | 3 |
THEA 172 F | Stage Makeup (formerly THEA 147AF) | 3 |
THEA 265 F | Theatre Management | 2 |
THEA 266 F | Stage Management | 3 |
| Restricted Electives - Select one course (0.5-3 units): | 0.5-3 | |
THEA 105 F | Musical Theatre History | 3 |
THEA 108 F | Multicultural Perspectives in American Theatre | 3 |
THEA 122 F | Improvisation for Television, Film and Theatre | 2 |
THEA 135 F | Resident Theatre Company | 0.5-3 |
THEA 176 F | Beginning Playwright's Practicum | 0.5-3 |
THEA 177 F | Beginning Director's Practicum | 0.5-3 |
THEA 276 F | Intermediate Playwright's Practicum | 0.5-3 |
THEA 277 F | Intermediate Director's Practicum | 0.5-3 |
| Total Units | 21-29 | |
Student Learning Outcomes
Program Level Student Learning Outcomes
Outcome 1: Analyze and distinguish professional roles in theatre, film, and television industries to identify employment opportunities.
Outcome 2: Choose, analyze, rehearse, cast and direct actors in theatrical, cinematic or multi-cam scene texts for the purpose of presentation
Outcome 3: Analyze and evaluate scripts for theatrical, film and television for the purpose of creating culturally responsive storytelling.
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