Certificate of Completion in Technical Theatre

Theatre Arts
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Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Technical Theatre (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5462
Total Credits Required
Catalog Year
2026-2027

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Pathway Map Options

There are multiple options available for this pathway map. These options vary depending on the locations, partners, and available tracks of the award.

These pathway map options may share some common coursework. To explore what additional coursework may be required, select your desired option from the list below. Once selected, the list of courses and any associated details will be automatically updated in the course sequence below. The differences between individual pathway map options may only be a few courses.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

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Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
THE111 Introduction to Theatre AHM, HU 3
THP213 Introduction to Technical Theatre Critical course Gateway course 4
THO251 Safety Practices in Theatre and Film Production 1
THO266 Production Careers in Technical Theatre 1
ENG101 First-Year Composition Students who intend to take THE220 must take ENG101 FYC 0–3
THP201AB or
THO203		 Theatre Production II or Technical Theatre Production 0–3
Specialization Specialization Option 3
Specialization Specialization Option 0–4

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
THP201AB or
THO203		 Theatre Production II or Technical Theatre Production 0–3
THO269 Technical Theatre Portfolio Development 1
THP296++ Cooperative Education 1–4
THE220 or
THO225 or
THP291AC		 Modern Drama or Visual Script Analysis or Summer Conservatory: Script Analysis (Act) AHM, HU, L or None or None 1–3
Specialization Specialization Option 0–3
Specialization Specialization Option 0–3
Specialization Specialization Option 0–4

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
Specialization Specialization Option 0–3
Specialization Specialization Option 0–3
Specialization Specialization Option 0–3
Specialization Specialization Option 0–3

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

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Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
THE111 Introduction to Theatre AHM, HU 3
THP213 Introduction to Technical Theatre Critical course Gateway course 4
THO251 Safety Practices in Theatre and Film Production 1
ENG101 First-Year Composition Students who intend to take THE220 must take ENG101 FYC 0–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
THO266 Production Careers in Technical Theatre 1
Specialization Specialization Option 3–4
THE220 or
THO225 or
THP291AC		 Modern Drama or Visual Script Analysis or Summer Conservatory: Script Analysis (Act) AHM, HU, L or None or None 1–3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
THP201AB or
THO203		 Theatre Production II or Technical Theatre Production 2–3

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
THO269 Technical Theatre Portfolio Development 0–1
THP296++ Cooperative Education 0–4
Specialization Specialization Option 0–3

Term 5

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 5
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
Specialization Specialization Option 0–3
Specialization Specialization Option 0–3
THO269 Technical Theatre Portfolio Development 0–1
THP296++ Cooperative Education 0–4

Term 6

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 6
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
Specialization Specialization Option 0–3
THO269 Technical Theatre Portfolio Development 0–1
THP296++ Cooperative Education 0–4

Courses Not Currently Offered

Mesa Community College does not currently offer these courses. These courses may be offered by other Maricopa Community Colleges as indicated below. Select the link to view current availability and whether courses are offered in person, online, or in a hybrid format. Tuition rates are the same across Maricopa Community Colleges, but course fees may vary.

Courses listed in this pathway map that are not currently offered at Mesa Community College
Course Number Course Name Offering Colleges
CAD100 Fundamentals of 2D Autocad Glendale, Rio Salado
TEC113 Textiles: Dyeing Phoenix
TEC114 Textiles: Block Printing/Silk Screening Not currently offered
TEC115 Textiles: Hand Painting Phoenix
THO208 Costume Play Solo Performance Practicum Scottsdale
THO209 Costume Play Group Performance Practicum Not currently offered
THO225 Visual Script Analysis Not currently offered
THO263 Entertainment Industry Drafting I: 2D CAD Not currently offered
THP151 Theatre for Youth Paradise Valley
THP201AB Theatre Production II Chandler-Gilbert, Paradise Valley
THP202 Theatre Production Projects Not currently offered
THP291AC Summer Conservatory: Script Analysis (Act) Not currently offered

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Course Area Key

Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

  • AHM = Arts and Humanities
  • FYC = First-Year Composition
  • HU = Humanities, Fine Arts & Design
  • L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry

Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, meet with an academic advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.

View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award at .

Previous Catalog Years

The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.

Previous catalog years for Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Technical Theatre