Scenic Artist Certificate
PROGRAM CODE: 2C18747A
The Scenic Artist Certificate is designed to prepare the student for occupational competency as a Scenic Artist in educational, community and resident theatre venues as well as theme parks, television and motion picture studios. This certificate program requires a total of 31 units of which 21 units required and 4 units required lab courses. All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (21 units): | ||
| ART 118 F | Color Theory | 3 |
| ART 180 F | Rendering | 3 |
| ART 182 F | Basic Drawing | 3 |
| THEA 100 F | Introduction to the Theatre | 3 |
| THEA 141 F | Introduction to Technical Theatre | 4 |
| THEA 146 F | Scene Painting 1 | 3 |
| THEA 148 F | Introduction to Theatre Crafts Lab (formerly THEA 142 F) | 2 |
| (Note: THEA 146 F requires concurrent enrollment in THEA 153 F or THEA 159 F or THEA 249 F or THEA 250 F) | ||
| Required Lab Courses (4 units): | 4 | |
THEA 153 F | Introduction to Stage Crew Activity (formerly THEA 149 F) | 0.5 |
THEA 159 F | Beginning Stage Crew Activity | 0.5 |
THEA 249 F | Intermediate Stage Crew Activity | 0.5 |
THEA 250 F | Advanced Stage Crew Activity | 0.5 |
THEA 152 F | Beginning Theatre Crafts Lab | 2 |
THEA 252 F | Intermediate Theatre Crafts Lab | 2 |
THEA 253 F | Advanced Theatre Crafts Lab | 2 |
| Restricted Electives (6 units): | 6 | |
ARTH 100 F | Introduction to Visual Culture (formerly ART 110 F) | 3 |
ART 189 F | Beginning Painting | 3 |
ART 197 F | Mural and Faux Painting | 3 |
THEA 151 F | Properties: Design and Construction | 3 |
| Total Units | 31 | |
| 1 | Note: THEA 146 F requires concurrent enrollment in THEA 153 F or THEA 159 F or THEA 249 F or THEA 250 F. |
Student Learning Outcomes
Outcome 1: Develop, design, and explain scenic finishes with the production team for the purpose of adhering to a unified artistic vision.
Outcome 2: Research, analyze, interpret, communicate and apply historical styles in order and texture to successfully recreate a scenic effect.
Outcome 3: Analyze and apply the relationship of pigment color to lighting, costuming and scenery for the purpose of deleting appropriate paints and materials needed for various scenic finishes.
Outcome 4: Demonstrate a working knowledge and terminology for the safe operation of scenic painting tools and equipment.
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DISCLAIMER: Any student interested in matriculating through the certificate and/or degree program should cross reference the data found on this page against the official catalog and/or meet with a campus counselor.
