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Tracking #: _2009-06 Form 1, Page 2
CURRICULUM ACTION INFORMATION
1. Curriculum action(s) proposed: Check all items below that apply to this proposal.
PART A PART B
___ *New Program College Credit
___ Bachelor of Applied Science
_X__ Program Modification _X__ Associate in Science
___ Associate in Applied Science
___ Program Inactivation ___ Associate in Science Transfer Option
End term program: ______Associate in Arts
___ Technical Certificate
___ Program Reactivation ___ Advanced Technical Certificate (ATC)
___ College Preparatory
_X__ New Course(s)
___ Course Modification(s) Non-College Credit
___ Course Inactivation(s) ___ Workforce Certificate
End term course: ______High School Credit
___ Course Reactivation(s) ___ Other (Specify: ______)
___ Internal Articulation Agreement College Credit or Non-College Credit
___ General Education Requirement ___ Applied Technology Diploma (ATD)
(the following information must be College __ Non-College __
completed)
General Education Requirement -- Prerequisite to upper division program, ______
YES NO
______
Institution Name
2. Identify the effective semester for implementation: __Fall 2009 (20101) _. This term should be a future
term that would not affect current students negatively. All actions in this package will be effective during the
term indicated, unless otherwise reflected. Example: Fall Term, 2007.
3. Proposal Actions.
Add two new courses and restructure the listing of Core Courses and Electives (See Attached Outline of Changes)
Program Information, if applicable program layout must include information about “Record of Conviction of a Crime”, drug screen, background check, immunizations and any other information required for licensing or certifying agents. New programs and significant program modifications must submit a program assessment plan, fiscal projections worksheet, capitalization plan and minutes of Advisory Committee meeting detailing employer support for the new program or changes. See Program Development handbook located at http://www1.fccj.org/program_development/ for further clarification.
Dean/IPMs - If a program is no longer active or students will not be able to complete the program as originally registered, program POS change has been completed for each student __ (mark signifying you will be responsible to assure this has been completed).
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3. Proposal Actions: (continued)
a. Program Information (Program layout for college catalog must be included-see most recent catalog for
format and inclusion, you may request from Curriculum office) OCP and workforce credit information must
be included for all PSAV programs.
Program Title: _Theatre and Entertainment Technology
Program Code: _221B
Degree Type: _A.S.
New or modified program name: _
State CIP number: _1650.999901 AS
SOC NAV# (if appropriate, assigned by MEI): _
b. Course Information (if applicable) (list prefix, number and title, credit hours and contact hours. Course Outlines must be included for all new and modified courses.
*New Courses – AA Electives:
COURSE PREFIX CREDIT CONTACT
AND NUMBER COURSE TITLE HOURS HOURS
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_ TPA 1201 Principles of Theatre Practices 3 3
TPA 2930 Special Topics in Entertainment Technology 3 3
Course Modifications: (course outlines are located at: http://www1.fccj.org/curriculum/ and may be used
to insert in package so modifications can be applied. Please make sure all changes are shown on outlines.
Course Inactivations:
Not applicable
4. Please describe how current and past students are affected by this change indicating how you plan to identify and resolve individual issues and how you plan to communicate these changes to affected students.
Past students will be unaffected. Current students will be given the option to complete under the existing program or to follow the new guidelines. No courses are being eliminated; most changes are in the reorganization of core courses and the selection of electives. Current students will be encouraged to take the new course TPA2930, as an exit course to the program, but the introductory course will be optional provided the additional core courses are met.
5. Should this course be offered in distance learning or other unique instructional format (please specify which
format)? Why or why not? For assistance, see website:
http://www.distancelearning.org/Faculty/facresource.html
No, all courses in the Entertainment Technology program have a strong foundation of hands on practical production work
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6. Include appropriate background information. The following questions are information to include in your response.
Is this a state requirement? What is the requirement and why must we implement it? Has history shown
students need this course/program for some reason? Will this meet some specific workforce, university
transfer or student success need? Are there partners, grant requirements, faculty collaborations or other
reasons leading to the development of this course/program?
These courses are being added to fill two specific needs: To fill in some missing program criteria from the State Frameworks that were revised a short while back, and to give us a course specifically for assessment purposes as a capstone course that all students must take before graduation. These courses were developed at the recommendation of the Theatre and Entertainment Technology Advisory Committee and approved at a meeting held on January 26, 2009.
7. Write a rationale/need for the above action(s). This response should address the following questions. Is there
a need for this course/program in our service district? How will this impact student success for upper division
instruction or job placement? If the College already has a similar course/program, why are we developing this
program/course and what are the differences between the programs and courses? How many students and
what businesses or transfer institutions will benefit? Does this course/program support a College goal or
initiative?
These changes are necessary to keep the program content current with the latest trends in the industry, and the changes in the State curriculum frameworks. A number of the elective changes are the result of other programs having been modified. The fashion and clothing courses no longer exist, and the art and design courses are not appropriate to the direction of the Entertainment Technology Program. The focus of the Entertainment Technology program is to train technicians in the areas of stagecraft and theatre technology. The artistic design element is not an area of emphasis at the associates level, or the job market that this program is targeting. Therefore the heavy load of Art courses as electives are no longer program appropriate. THE 2000 Theatre Appreciation is being removed from the electives list because it now fulfills a humanities requirement.
8. Programs, articulated agreements, or courses affected by this proposal:
a. Identify other existing programs of study or courses that this proposal will affect, and explain how they will be affected. (Program title, program code, required or elective)
There will be a slight impact from students not enrolling in some courses that have been removed from the Electives list, although the number of students that have selected these courses in the past have been minimal. The Digital Media program may have a positive impact as a number of their courses have been added to the electives list and may therefore increase in enrollment.
b. If there are existing internal or external (inter-institutional) articulation agreements that will be impacted by this proposal request, please contact as appropriate:
· Courses intended for transfer and External Upper division articulations (2+2): Lynne Crosby, : 632-5066
· Internal articulations(ie workforce credit certificate programs to a college credit program): Caren Coleman, : 632-3050
· Tech Prep (High School) articulations: Debbie Berbig, : 632-3277.
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9. Fiscal Notes: This response must include specific information on the financial impact to students and the
institution. This section should be concise, unless there are special circumstances related to the
course/program. This section should address the following questions. Will there be unusual costs to students?
Are faculty salaries to teach course/program higher or lower than standard rates? Will additional staff or
faculty be required and if so, what are the costs to the institution? Will the institution have to purchase
additional equipment, supplies, software, and/or materials not currently owned by the college? Are there grant
or business partnerships that will provide funds to establish the course/program? Will business partnerships
cover the course/program costs?
No negative financial impact on students pursuing this program. The Special Topics course will be taught by existing faculty. The Principles course will however require the hiring of a new adjunct faculty member. No new equipment is required to implement these changes.
10. Financial Information:
Special fees: (Fee form must be completed and sent to Finance on all special fees; form is located at website:
http://www1.fccj.org/curriculum/forms/fee_chg.doc). Budget and Department must be filled in for all new
programs and courses. Contact Finance if you have any questions.) Budget number: __ Department: __
11. If you selected this course as a General Education Requirement, you must identify which category below.
The course outline, next to course topic must identify the goal number the course topic addresses (a
package with the selection criteria will be provided by Curriculum Services). N/A
(Place an "X" next to category).
COURSE AREA CATEGORY
Category I. -- Communications A __ B __ C __
Category II. -- Humanities A __ B __
Category III. -- Mathematics __
Category IV. -- Natural Sciences A __ B __
Category V. -- Social Environment A __ B __ C __
12. Evaluation: This response requests specific information on how you will assess the effectiveness of the
course/program as it benefits students and the college. This section is also concise but should address the
following: credit transfer course: review of student enrollment, completion and grades, as well as students
ability to move to higher level courses if applicable; credit or non-credit workforce: review of student
enrollment, completion, job placement, as well as business involvement in development, revision and evaluation
of the course/program and student success; and, adult education courses should include the same information
as credit transfer courses but should also include job placement analysis.
Among the primary reasons for these changes is assessment, the Special Topics course TPA2930 is designed to provide a mechanism for assessment of the individual students accomplishments, and understanding of the total program material, as evaluated by working industry professionals. The Principles of Theatre Practices course TPA1201 will be assessed by the students enrollment and success in the advanced courses. Student placement and follow-up with employers will be used to evaluate the overall restructuring of the program.
13. Do you feel that this proposal will have any special impact on the recruitment and retention of disadvantaged
students? If so, please explain. No effect
14. Answer the following (if appropriate). Earn credit how many times: _ Gordon Rule course: _ yes X no
Grading Method or any special instructions (if other than standard): ___
E-mail package to . If you have any questions, please call 632-3292. The curriculum services office is located at MCCS/367. Our fax number is 633-8280.
The following modifications are recommended as revisions to the core course structure and the options for Professional Electives in the Theatre and Entertainment Technology A.S. Degree Program (221B)
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CORE COURSES OLD LIST (43 cr)
TPA 1060 Scene Design (3cr)
TPA 1210 Stagecraft I (3cr)
TPA 1211 Stagecraft II (3cr)
TPA 1220 Introduction to Stage Lighting (3cr)
TPA 1273 Stage Properties (3cr)
TPA 1290 Technical Theatre Lab I (2cr)
TPA 1291 Technical Theatre Lab II (2cr)
TPA 1340 Drafting for the Theatre (3cr)
TPA 1942 Internship (2cr)
TPA 2077 Scene Painting (3cr)
TPA 2212 Sound for the Stage (3cr)
TPA 2221 Advanced Stage Lighting (3cr)
TPA 2292 Technical Theatre Lab III (2cr)
TPA 2293 Technical Theatre Lab IV (2cr)
TPA 2341 Drafting for the Theatre II (3cr)
TPA 2600 Stage Management (3cr)
PROFESSIONAL ELECTIVES OLD LIST (min 6cr)
ARH 1000 Art Appreciation (3cr)
ARH 2050 Art History I (3cr)
ARH 2051 Art History II (3cr)
ART 1201C Design I (3cr)
ART 1300C Drawing I (3cr)
CTE 1300 Introduction to Clothing Const. (3cr)
CTE 1310 Basic Clothing Construction (3cr)
ENG 1100 Introduction to Film (3cr)
IND 1020 Principles of Interior Design (3cr)
IND 1100 History of Interiors I (3cr)
IND 1429 Basic Textiles (3cr)
MUM 1600 Recording Techniques I (3cr)
MUM 1601 Recording Techniques II (3cr)
PHY 1020C Physics for Liberal Arts w/ Lab. (3cr)
THE 2000 Theatre Appreciation (3cr)
TPA 1248 Stage Make-up (3cr)
TPA 2218 Welding Techniques for Scenery Construction (3cr)
TPP 2110 Acting I (3cr)
TPP 2300 Beginning Directing (3cr)
CORE COURSES NEW LIST (37 cr)
TPA 1201 Principles of Theatre Practices (3cr)
TPA 1210 Stagecraft I (3cr)
TPA 1220 Introduction to Stage Lighting (3cr)
TPA 1273 Stage Properties (3cr)
TPA 1290 Technical Theatre Lab I (2cr)
TPA 1291 Technical Theatre Lab II (2cr)
TPA 1340 Drafting for the Theatre (3cr)
TPA 1942 Internship (2cr)
TPA 2077 Scene Painting (3cr)
TPA 2212 Sound for the Stage (3cr)
TPA 2292 Technical Theatre Lab III (2cr)
TPA 2293 Technical Theatre Lab IV (2cr)
TPA 2600 Stage Management (3cr)
TPA 2930 Special Topics in Entertainment Technology (3cr)
PROFESSIONAL ELECTIVES NEW LIST (12cr, with a minimum of 2 courses from the same grouping)
GROUP A
TPA 1060 Scene Design (3cr)
TPA 2221 Advanced Stage Lighting (3cr)
TPA 2341 Drafting for the Theatre II (3cr)
GROUP B
TPA 1248 Stage Make-up (3cr)
TPA 1211 Stagecraft II (3cr)
TPA 2218 Welding Techniques for Scenery Construction (3cr)
GROUP C
DIG 2251 Multimedia Digital Audio 1 (3cr)
DIG 2251 Multimedia Digital Audio 2 (3cr)
MUM 1600 Recording Techniques I (3cr)
MUM 1601 Recording Techniques II (3cr)
GROUP D
DIG 2000 Introduction to Digital Media (3cr)
DIG 2113 Fundamentals of Digital Media (3cr)
GROUP E
TPP 2110 Acting I (3cr)
TPP 2300 Beginning Directing (3cr)
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Theatre and Entertainment Technology (Entertainment Technology) (A.S.) (221B)
Associate in ScienceThe Theatre and Entertainment Technology program develops the knowledge and skills necessary
or students to embark on careers as professional stage hands, stage carpenters, stage electricians, audio technicians or technical directors. Emphasis in this specialized program is on production. Many hours are required in the operation of the theatre plant, and the construction of scenery, properties and lighting of theatrical events. Students will be actively involved in the production of numerous music, dance and theatre events in the Nathan H. Wilson Center for the Arts on South Campus.