Production Design (certificate)

Title of Certificate: Production Design, Certificate

Award: Certificate

Code: CRT.PROD.DSGN

Total Credit Hours: 29 - 32

Visual Arts and Humanities

Architecture and Interior Design

Purpose: Prepares students in the field of Performing Arts or Interior Design by developing essential skills required in the workforce. Provides an intensive focus in theatrical productions supported by the interior design foundation principles and elements with an understanding of historical accuracy in production design. Develops CAD skills used in set design and construction documents. Advances knowledge through the cross-curriculum study of Interior Design and Theater Arts while offering a specialized career path and/or builds on an existing certificate or degree.

Range of Occupations:

Set designer for theater
Stage manger
Set designer for multi-media
Film set designer
Retail display, etc.
Convention display and production
Kiosk design
Theatrical Lighting Designer
Decorative Arts Consultant
Draftsman

Special Conditions

Financial Aid: This program has not been approved by the U.S. Department of Education for eligibility for federal student aid. Students enrolled in this program may not be eligible to receive financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education (Pell Grants, SEOG, Federal Work-Study, Direct Loans or PLUS loans) or the Maryland Higher Educations Commission (Educational Assistance Grants, Senatorial Scholarships or Delegate Scholarships). For current information on eligible programs, contact Financial Aid by calling 410-777-2203, emailing finaid@aacc.edu or stopping by a Financial Aid office.

Certificate Requirements: 29 - 32 credits

ENG 111 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 3 credit hours AND
ENG 112 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 3 credit hours
OR
ENG 115 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 for Non-Native Speakers 3 credit hours AND
ENG 116 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 for Non-Native Speakers 3 credit hours
OR
ENG 121 - Composition and Literature 3 credit hours
ACH 100 - Introduction to Interior Design 1 credit hour
ACH 111 - Graphic Communication 1: Composition and Delineation 3 credit hours
ACH 201 - History of Interior Design 3 credit hours
ACH 245 - Digital Technologies 1 3 credit hours
CTA 100 - Computing and Information Technology 4 credit hours
THA 121 - Stagecraft 3 credit hours
THA 122 - Introduction to Stage Design and Lighting 3 credit hours
THA 125 - Script Analysis 3 credit hours
THA 180 - Play Production 3 credit hours

Program Outcomes

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

Implement a unique skill set applicable for successful stage theatrical productions.
Have technical knowledge in computer aided software to provide efficient communication.
Use knowledge in active stage production working within limitations.
Design accurate visual structures by evaluating written materials.
Document concepts through hand drafting and computer generated working drawings.
Use lighting effectively.
Complete historically accurate design production in time restrictive circumstances.

This program aligns with the college’s core competencies.

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Certificate Graduation Requirements

To graduate with a certificate, students must have demonstrated eligibility for ENG 111 or ENG 115 . See Academic Regulations for all Graduation Requirements.