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Performing Arts Certificate
Program overview
The performing arts certificate is designed to provide students with an additional set of marketable skills. Students develop knowledge of standard theatrical operating procedures as well as principles and practices of theater accessibility for deaf people, allowing them to work in professional, regional, and community theater. The certificate also provides a solid foundation for both deaf and hearing students who wish to pursue further education in film, video, theater, and related forms of performing arts.
The certificate includes knowledge of theater terminology, practices, and protocols; issues in script analysis; ASL translation and accessibility; and experience in performance and technical theater. Students take Theatre Practicum I (NHSS-248), then select three additional courses in areas such stagecraft, acting, scene and lighting technology, scenic painting and props, to name a few.
Curriculum
Performing arts, certificate, typical course sequence (semesters), effective fall 2013
| Course | Sem. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| NHSS-248 | Theatre Practicum I | 1 |
| Choose three of the following courses: | 9 | |
| NHSS-120 | Introduction to Performing Arts | |
| NHSS-122 | Introduction to Stagecraft | |
| NHSS-130 | Acting I | |
| NHSS-132 | Sign Mime, Creative Movement, and Visual Theatre | |
| NHSS-134 | Dance I: Jazz and Hip-Hop | |
| NHSS-223 | Scenic and Lighting Technology | |
| NHSS-224 | Scenic Painting and Props | |
| NHSS-225 | Costume, Mask, and Stage Make-Up | |
| NHSS-231 | Acting II | |
| NHSS-235 | Dance II: Modern Dance and Ballet | |
| NHSS-240 | Theatre History Through Deaf Eyes | |
| NHSS-249 | Seminar in Performing Arts | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 10 | |