Curriculum Guides 2005-2006
(Fall 2005, Spring 2006, Summer 2006)

These curriculum guides are based on the Ohlone College 2005-2006 degree requirements. Students who will be graduating using a different catalog for their degree requirements should see a counselor and/or refer to the appropriate Ohlone College Catalog (view Ohlone's Catalog Rights Policy). All students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to review degree requirements and/or have questions answered.

Theatre
Certificates of Completion

Includes Audio Technician; Ballet Dance Teacher/Choreographer; Costuming; Jazz Dance Teacher/Choreographer; Live Event Management; Modern Dance Teacher/Choreographer; Stage Craft; Tap Dance Teacher/Choreographer; Theatrical and TV Lighting Technician.

Requirements for Certificate of Completion:

1. Complete satisfactorily the courses listed for the particular certificate.
2. Complete at least 50% of the required units at Ohlone College.
3. Maintain a 2.0 grade point average.

AUDIO TECHNICIAN

This certificate signifies that students have mastered the basic skills of sound reinforcement and recording for live and recorded events. Successful completion of this certificate will provide a solid basis for future study in sound design and live event reinforcement.

Number	Title	Units
BRDC-132/MUS-113	Studio Recording	3
TD-152	Introduction to Lighting and Sound	3
TD-160A-160A2	Production Lab	0.5-2
TD-170	Survey of Entertainment Design	3
TD/BRDC-180	Television Series Production	3
12.5-14

BALLET DANCE TEACHER/CHOREOGRAPHER

The student will focus on teaching styles and choreography. Each student will have the opportunity to mentor with a dance faculty and learn various teaching styles. The student will also learn theatre technology and lighting design. This will enhance the student’s ability to communicate with theatre technicians in the field and provide for a better expression of choreography.

This certificate signifies that the student has competent teaching skills and has adequate experience in theatrical stage craft and lighting design necessary to communicate expressed choreography in the professional theatrical field.

Number	Title	Units
TD-121C	Dance Rehearsal and Performance	4
TD-121L	Dance Rehearsal and Performance Lab	0
TD-141A	Introduction to Ballet AND	2
TD-141B	Intermediate Ballet (taken twice) OR	4
TD-141B	Intermediate Ballet (taken three times)	(6)
TD-149	Choreography for Production	2
TD-152	Introduction to Lighting and Sound	3
TD-160L	Production Lab	0
TD-161	Stagecraft Lab (Theatre, Television, Dance)	1
16

COSTUMING

This certificate signifies that students have mastered the basic skills of costume construction and maintenance as well as the use of theatrical make-up. Successful completion will provide a solid basis for future study in costume design.

Number	Title	Units
ART-106A	Descriptive Drawing	3
ID-158	Textiles	3
TD-154	Theatrical Makeup for Stage, TV, and Dance	2
TD-155A	Costume Construction I	3
TD-155B	Costume Construction II	3
TD-160A-160A2	Production Lab	0.5-2
14.5-16

JAZZ DANCE TEACHER/CHOREOGRAPHER

The student will focus on teaching styles and choreography. Each student will have the opportunity to mentor with a dance faculty and learn various teaching styles. The student will also learn theatre technology and lighting design. This will enhance the student’s ability to communicate with theatre technicians in the field and provide for a better expression of choreography.

This certificate signifies that the student has competent teaching skills and has adequate experience in theatrical stage craft and lighting design necessary to communicate expressed choreography in the professional theatrical field.

Number	Title	Units
TD-121C	Dance Rehearsal and Performance	4
TD-121L	Dance Rehearsal and Performance Lab	0
TD-142A	Introduction to Jazz Dance AND	2
TD-142B	Intermediate Jazz Dance AND	2
TD-142C	Advanced Jazz Dance OR	2
TD-142B	Intermediate Jazz Dance (taken twice) AND	(4)
TD-142C	Advanced Jazz Dance	(2)
TD-149	Choreography for Production	2
TD-152	Introduction to Lighting and Sound	3
TD-160L	Production Lab	0
TD-161	Stagecraft Lab (Theatre, Television, Dance)	1
16

LIVE EVENT MANAGEMENT

This certificate signifies that students have mastered the basic skills for managing the live entertainment event. Students will be prepared for entry-level stage and/or event management positions as well as advanced study.

Number	Title	Units
BSM-101	Fundamentals of Management	3
TD-150	Technical Theatre	3
TD-159	Theatre Management	3
TD-160A-160A2	Production Lab	0.5-2
TD-170	Survey of Entertainment Design	3
TD-179	Introduction to Stage Management	3
15.5-17

MODERN DANCE TEACHER/CHOREOGRAPHER

The student will focus on teaching styles and choreography. Each student will have the opportunity to mentor with a dance faculty and learn various teaching styles. The student will also learn theatre technology and lighting design. This will enhance the student’s ability to communicate with theatre technicians in the field and provide for a better expression of choreography.

This certificate signifies that the student has competent teaching skills and has adequate experience in theatrical stage craft and lighting design necessary to communicate expressed choreography in the professional theatrical field.

Number	Title	Units
TD-121C	Dance Rehearsal and Performance	4
TD-121L	Dance Rehearsal and Performance Lab	0
TD-144A	Introduction to Modern Dance AND	2
TD-144B	Intermediate Modern Dance (taken twice) OR	4
TD-144B	Intermediate Modern Dance (taken three times)	(6)
TD-149	Choreography for Production	2
TD-152	Introduction to Lighting and Sound	3
TD-160L	Production Lab	0
TD-161	Stagecraft Lab (Theatre, Television, Dance)	1
16

STAGE CRAFT

This certificate signifies that students have mastered the basic skills of stagecraft and television production and have a solid basis for future study in scenic design.

Number	Title	Units
ID-155A	Architectural Drafting	3
TD-150	Technical Theatre	3
TD-153	Scenic Painting	3
TD-161-164	Stagecraft Lab	1-4
TD-170	Survey of Entertainment Design	3
13-16

TAP DANCE TEACHER/CHOREOGRAPHER

The student will focus on teaching styles and choreography. Each student will have the opportunity to mentor with a dance faculty and learn various teaching styles. The student will also learn theatre technology and lighting design. This will enhance the student’s ability to communicate with theatre technicians in the field and provide for a better expression of choreography.

This certificate signifies that the student has competent teaching skills and has adequate experience in theatrical stage craft and lighting design necessary to communicate expressed choreography in the professional theatrical field.

Number	Title	Units
TD-121C	Dance Rehearsal and Performance	4
TD-121L	Dance Rehearsal and Performance Lab	0
TD-143A	Introduction to Tap AND	2
TD-143B	Intermediate Tap AND	2
TD-143C	Advanced Tap Dance OR	2
TD-143B	Intermediate Tap (taken twice) AND	(4)
TD-143C	Advanced Tap Dance	(2)
TD-149	Choreography for Production	2
TD-152	Introduction to Lighting and Sound	3
TD-160L	Production Lab	0
TD-161	Stagecraft Lab (Theatre, Television, Dance)	1
16

THEATRICAL AND TV LIGHTING TECHNICIAN

This certificate signifies that students have mastered the basic skills of lighting and production for the stage and television. Successful completion of this certificate will provide a solid basis for future study in lighting design.

Number	Title	Units
TD-152	Introduction to Lighting and Sound	3
TD-160A-160A2	Production Lab	0.5-2
TD-170	Survey of Entertainment Design	3
TD-171	3D Entertainment Design for Lighting	3
TD/BRDC-180	Television Series Production	3
12.5-14

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