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Planner for Production Design (certificate)


Title of Certificate: Production Design, Certificate 

Award: Certificate 

Code: CRT.PROD.DSGN 

Total Credit Hours: 31 

About the Theater Department

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 

Faculty Contact (webapps.aacc.edu/directory): Sean Urbantke 

Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education. 

All students must demonstrate eligibility for ENG 101 /ENG 101A . Refer to Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements , “Certificate Requirements” for more information.

Course/Advising Notes: _____________________________________________________________________________

Term 1

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
ENG 101 - Academic Writing and Research 1   3 credit hours    
ACH 100 - Introduction to Interior Design   1 credit hour    
ACH 111 - Graphic Communication 1: Composition and Delineation   3 credit hours    
THA 121 - Stagecraft   3 credit hours    

Term 2

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
ENG 102 - Academic Writing and Research 2   3 credit hours    
CTA 100 - Computing and Information Technology   3 credit hours    
THA 125 - Script Analysis 
 
3 credit hours    

Term 3

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
ACH 245 - Digital Technologies 1  
3 credit hours    
THA 122 - Introduction to Stage Design and Lighting   3 credit hours    

Term 4

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
ACH 201 - History of Interior Design   3 credit hours    
THA 180 - Play Production   3 credit hours    

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