Theatre Arts, Certificate of Competency (THEC)

Program Overview

The Certificate of Competency in Theatre Arts provides a comprehensive foundation in theatre skills, including acting, stagecraft, lighting design, costume design, and theatre history. Students gain hands-on experience through coursework and practicums, preparing them for careers in the theatre industry, such as acting, stage management, and design. The program is designed for students seeking a career in theatre or pursuing graduate-level training programs.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The Certificate of Competency in Theatre Arts is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in the theatre or apply for certain graduate-level theatre training programs that accept students without a B.A. All Theatre Arts courses are transferable for those who wish to pursue a B.A. in Theatre or Communication Arts. The program provides students with a strong foundation in theatre skills, including acting, set construction and design, lighting design, costume and make-up design, and theatre history. Students can choose from elective courses in Theatre Arts to complete the requirements for the Certificate of Competency.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the global history of theatre, its major genres and trends, and most influential practitioners.
• Analyze and critique plays and scripts.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the basic theories and techniques of acting.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of set, lighting, costume, and make-up design.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of tool usage and safety.
• Demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively within a group of diverse talents and skills to bring a play or script to performance.

Program Description:

The Theatre Arts Certificate of Competency program provides students with a comprehensive overview of theatre arts, encompassing both practical skills and theoretical knowledge. Through coursework in acting, stagecraft, lighting design, costume design, and make-up design, students gain hands-on experience in the various aspects of theatre production. Additionally, courses in theatre history and script analysis equip students with a deep understanding of the historical and cultural context of theatre.

Outline:

Course Schedule:

The program consists of 19 credit hours, typically completed in three semesters. The course schedule is as follows:

First Semester (10 hours)

• ENG 100: English Composition I (3 hours)
• DRA 114: Theatre Arts Practicum (1 hour)
• DRA 116: Stagecraft (3 hours)
• Elective (3 hours)

Second Semester (6 hours)

• DRA 100: Introduction to Theatre (3 hours)
• DRA 110: Acting I (3 hours)

Third Semester (3 hours)

• DRA 111: Acting II (3 hours)

Elective Courses:

Students can choose from the following elective courses to complete the program requirements:

• DRA 105: Acting Shakespeare
• DRA 130: Voice and Movement

Careers:

The Certificate of Competency in Theatre Arts prepares students for a variety of careers in the theatre industry, including:

• Actor
• Stage manager
• Lighting designer
• Costume designer
• Make-up artist
• Theatre administrator
• Theatre teacher