Design and Technology
Certificate of Achievement Dramatic Arts · MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
This occupational certificate program prepares students for professional careers in theatre, film, television, music, and/or dance by teaching skills in scenery, costumes, lighting, sound, and makeup.
Program Student Learning Outcome
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to participate in and effectively observe, analyze, and critique the strengths and weaknesses of dramatic performances, taking into account various aspects of their design and technical production, including but not limited to scenic design, lighting design, overall stagecraft, lighting, makeup, and sound.
Course Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| DRAM 105 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| DRAM 107 | Introduction to Design for Performance | 3 |
| DRAM 123 | Script Analysis for Performance and Design | 3 |
| DRAM 139 | Stage and Concert Management | 3 |
| orDRAM 253 | Makeup for Theatre, Television, and Film | |
| DRAM 141 | Lighting Design for Theatre, Television, and Film | 3 |
| DRAM 146 | Costume Design for Theatre, Television, and Film | 3 |
| DRAM 210 | Rehearsal and Performance: Technical Theatre | 3 |
| DRAM 256 | Stagecraft for Theatre, Television, and Film | 3 |
| Total Units | 24 | |
*. To complete the DRAM 210 requirement, multiple sections must be taken in any unit combination to fulfill a total of 3 units.