Theatre Artisan Certificate in Scene Painting
Our Theatre Artisan Certificate programs are designed for students who have completed a BA or BFA and are proficient in their craft but seek to enhance their artistic and technical experience in order to gain employment in leadership roles in the profession. The emphasis on training is geared to those who do not wish to pursue an MFA but find that they are in need of additional refinement of skill, experience, and collaboration in a professional conservatory setting.
Our program seeks to:
- Enhance artistic expression, communication, and production skills through hands-on, mentored production experience within a wide range of production opportunities and classroom instruction.
- Explore creative collaborations with directors, actors, designers, and playwrights.
- Develop a thorough understanding of professional working methods and standards.
Curriculum Highlights
- In-depth classroom instruction in artistic, practical, and skills applications of production for the art of theatre.
- Production opportunities in multiple venues and multiple genres including the opportunity to work on productions with companies through our Professional Theatre Initiative (PTI).
- The option of internships with leading regional theatres, shops, and Professional Theatre Initiative (PTI) affiliates.
Learning Outcomes
Students in the Scene Painting program will:
- Demonstrate a high level of technical and interpretive Scenic Art skills sufficient to obtain professional positions in the performing arts.
- Demonstrate spoken and written critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills.
- Demonstrate an ability to enrich creative storytelling and take artistic risks.
- Demonstrate an awareness and ability to engage with diverse communities as a theatre artist.
Program of Study (minimum of 28 credits)
| First Year | 1st | 2nd |
| CFA TH 099 Matinee | 0 | 0 |
| CFA TH 697 & 698 Production | 1 | 1 |
| CFA TH 565 & 566 Scene Painting Master Class | 1 | 1 |
| CFA TH 667 & 668 Scene Painting Studio 1 & 2 | 1 | 1 |
| CFA TH 755 & 756 History of Period Styles 1 & 2 | 2 | 2 |
| CFA TH 563 & 564 Drawing for Designers | 1 | 1 |
| CFA TH 586 Color Interaction | 2 | – |
| Total credits | 8 | 6 |
| Second Year | ||
| CFA TH 099 Matinee | 0 | – |
| CFA TH 797 & 798 Production or | 1 | 1 |
| CFA TH 591 & 592 D&P Internship | ||
| CFA TH 565 & 566 Scene Painting Master Class | 1 | 1 |
| CFA TH 767 & 768 Scene Painting Studio 3 & 4 | 1 | 1 |
| CFA TH 855 & 856 History of Period Styles 3 & 4 | 2 | 2 |
| CFA TH 563 & 564 Drawing for Designers | 1 | 1 |
| CFA TH 781 & 782 Fabric Dyeing 1 & 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total credits | 7 | 7 |
