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Theatre Design and Production Certificate

Theatre
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Program Type: Undergraduate credit certificate
  • Requirements for this program are current for Fall 2022
  • Required credits to graduate with this degree: 22
  • Degree:
One-year certificate program in technical theatre offering courses in theatre design, production, and technology.
Program Delivery
This program is available:
  • via classroom (the majority of instruction is face-to-face)
Admission Requirements
For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the Office of Admissions website.
General Requirements
  1. Students must meet all course and credit requirements of the departments and colleges or schools in which they are enrolled including an advanced writing course. Students seeking two degrees must fulfill the requirements of both degrees. However, two degrees cannot be awarded for the same major.
  2. Students must complete all requirements of the Liberal Education Program or its approved equivalent.
  3. Students must complete a minimum of 120 semester credits completed in compliance with University of Minnesota Duluth academic policies with credit limits (e.g., Satisfactory/Non-Satisfactory Grading Policy, Credit for Prior Learning, etc).
  4. At least 30 semester credits must be earned through UMD, and 15 of the last 30 credits earned immediately before graduation must be awarded by UMD.
  5. At least half of upper-division (3xxx-level or higher) credits that satisfy major requirements (major requirements includes all courses required for the major, including courses in a subplan) through UMD.
  6. If a minor is required, students must take at least three upper division credits in their minor field from UMD.
  7. For certificate programs, at least 3 upper-division credits that satisfy requirements for the certificate must be taken through UMD. If the program does not require upper division credits students must take at least one course from the certificate program from UMD.
  8. The minimum cumulative University of Minnesota (UMN) GPA required for graduation is 2.00 and includes only University of Minnesota coursework. A minimum UMN GPA of 2.00 is required in each UMD undergraduate major, minor, and certificate. No academic unit may impose a higher GPA standard to graduate.
  9. Diploma, transcripts, licensure, and certification will be withheld until all financial obligations to the University have been met.
Program Requirements
Core (16 cr)
TH 1031 - Introduction to Theatrical Design (3.0 cr)
TH 1041 - Introduction to Technical Theatre (3.0 cr)
TH 1399 - Scenery and Properties Practicum (2.0 cr)
TH 1451 - Stage Makeup (3.0 cr)
TH 1499 - Costume Practicum (2.0 cr)
TH 1599 - Lighting/Sound Practicum (1.0 cr)
TH 1699 - Running Crew Practicum (2.0 cr)
Electives (6 cr)
Take 2 or more course(s) totaling 6 or more credit(s) from the following:
· TH 1301 - Stagecraft (3.0 cr)
· TH 1401 - Costume Construction I (3.0 cr)
· TH 1551 - Sound Design (3.0 cr)
· TH 1601 - Stage Management (3.0 cr)
· TH 2451 - Hair and Wig Styling Techniques for the Theatre (3.0 cr)
· TH 3301 - Stagecraft II (3.0 cr)
· TH 3331 - Scenic Design I (3.0 cr)
· TH 3341 - Properties Construction (3.0 cr)
· TH 3401 - Costume Construction II (3.0 cr)
· TH 3441 - Costume Design I (3.0 cr)
· TH 3501 - Advanced Digital Technology for the Theatre (3.0 cr)
· TH 4501 - Advanced Stage Lighting (3.0 cr)
 
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TH 1031 - Introduction to Theatrical Design
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Course will introduce students to the fundamental elements and principles of design and how they apply to the theatre experience of scenery, costumes, lighting and sound.
TH 1041 - Introduction to Technical Theatre
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
This course will introduce the student to the various disciplines collectively known as technical theatre. These areas include but are not limited to, scenery construction and painting, costume construction, lighting and sound production.
TH 1399 - Scenery and Properties Practicum
Credits: 2.0 [max 6.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Practical experience constructing and painting scenery and properties for theatrical productions. (90 hrs work) prereq: Th major or minor
TH 1451 - Stage Makeup
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Introduction to principles and materials of stage makeup and their application in developing a character makeup for theatrical productions. prereq: 1001 or 1801 or Theatre Design and Production Certificate or instructor consent
TH 1499 - Costume Practicum
Credits: 2.0 [max 6.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Practical experience working on costume construction and costume crafts for theatrical productions. (90 hrs work) prereq: Th major or minor
TH 1599 - Lighting/Sound Practicum
Credits: 1.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Practical experience working on lighting and sound for theatrical productions. (45 hrs work) prereq: Th major or minor or Theatre Design & Production Certificate
TH 1699 - Running Crew Practicum
Credits: 2.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Practical experience working backstage during the run of theatrical productions. (90 hrs work) prereq: instructor consent
TH 1301 - Stagecraft
Credits: 3.0 [max 5.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Introduction to methods of planning, constructing, painting, rigging, and shifting stage scenery. pre-req: TH 1041 or instructor consent
TH 1401 - Costume Construction I
Credits: 3.0 [max 5.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Introduction to study and practice of methods and materials used in building costumes for theatrical productions. pre-req: TH 1041 or instructor consent
TH 1551 - Sound Design
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Spring Odd Year
Principles and practice of choosing, editing, and running sound cues for theatrical productions. prereq: 1001 or 1801 or instructor consent
TH 1601 - Stage Management
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Spring Even Year
Theory and practice of stage management techniques applicable to a variety of theatre forms and situations.
TH 2451 - Hair and Wig Styling Techniques for the Theatre
Credits: 3.0 [max 6.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Spring Odd Year
This course is designed to explore techniques for styling actors' hair and wigs for specific hairstyles required in theatrical production. prereq: TH 1041 or instructor consent repeatable: Allow up to 2 repetitions totalling up to 6 credits.
TH 3301 - Stagecraft II
Credits: 3.0 [max 9.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Spring Odd Year
This course will explore construction techniques such as metal working and finish carpentry. These skills are needed for anyone interested in pursuing a job in the field of scenery and/or properties construction. prereq: TH 1301 repeatable: Allow up to 3 repetitions totalling up to 9 credits.
TH 3331 - Scenic Design I
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Elements of design used in creation of scenery for theatre. prereq: 1301 or instructor consent
TH 3341 - Properties Construction
Credits: 3.0 [max 6.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Spring Even Year
Course looks at the specialized techniques and methods used in the construction of stage properties. Major focus will be placed on the areas of metalworking, casting, carving, furniture construction, and upholstery. Explore research techniques in period, style, and chronology. prereq: 1301
TH 3401 - Costume Construction II
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Spring Even Year
Advanced principles and practices of costume construction techniques emphasizing pattern drafting and draping and a study of advanced craft techniques. prereq: TH 1401 or instructor consent
TH 3441 - Costume Design I
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Principles and practice of costume design with emphasis on designing and rendering costumes from various historical periods. prereq: TH 1031 or 1401 and TH 1001 or 1801 or instructor consent
TH 3501 - Advanced Digital Technology for the Theatre
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Spring Even Year
Advanced techniques of computer technology for theatre production including operation and functionality of digitally controlled equipment for lighting, sound and stage equipment. prereq: 1301 or instructor consent
TH 4501 - Advanced Stage Lighting
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Spring Odd Year
Advanced theories and techniques used in designing lights for traditional and nontraditional theatre works. prereq: 1301 or instructor consent; no grad credit