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.

Required Courses (21 units):
ART 118 FColor Theory3
ART 180 FRendering3
ART 182 FBasic Drawing3
THEA 100 FIntroduction to the Theatre3
THEA 141 F Introduction to Technical Theatre4
THEA 146 FScene Painting 13
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
Introduction to Stage Crew Activity (formerly THEA 149 F)0.5
Beginning Stage Crew Activity0.5
Intermediate Stage Crew Activity0.5
Advanced Stage Crew Activity0.5
Beginning Theatre Crafts Lab2
Intermediate Theatre Crafts Lab2
Advanced Theatre Crafts Lab2
Restricted Electives (6 units):6
Introduction to Visual Culture (formerly ART 110 F)3
Beginning Painting3
Mural and Faux Painting3
Properties: Design and Construction3
Total Units31

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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