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THO115: Makeup for Stage and Screen – 3 credits

Purposes, materials, and techniques of makeup for stage and screen. Prerequisites: None.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
17643
Mesa: Dobson Campus
TH 3 Make Up Room
In Person
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
M,W
10:30AM – 12:10PM
  • A. Diaz
Open
8 of 14 seats available
  • Costs include THO Course Fee: $30.00
  • Students in this class will be provided an Adobe Creative Cloud account tied to their MEID username, for home use on PC or Mac computers (smartphone or tablet mobile devices are not supported) during the duration of this course. Students should review the minimum configuration requirements to run Adobe CC on their personal device at:
    https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html. Your instructor will provide login directions on the first day of class.
  • Textbook info pending
16675
Mesa: Dobson Campus
TH 3 Make Up Room
In Person
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
M,W
1:30PM – 3:10PM
  • A. Diaz
Open
6 of 14 seats available
  • Costs include THO Course Fee: $30.00
  • Students in this class will be provided an Adobe Creative Cloud account tied to their MEID username, for home use on PC or Mac computers (smartphone or tablet mobile devices are not supported) during the duration of this course. Students should review the minimum configuration requirements to run Adobe CC on their personal device at:
    https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html. Your instructor will provide login directions on the first day of class.
  • Textbook info pending
18023
Scottsdale
PAC 1023 Makeup Room
In Person
8/26 – 12/18
Fall 2026
W
12:30PM – 4:00PM
  • A. Embry
Open
2 of 12 seats available
  • Costs include THO Course Fee: $30.00
  • Textbook info pending
25456
Paradise Valley
CPA 129 - Dressing Room
Hybrid In-Person
8/27 – 12/18
Fall 2026
Th
2:00PM – 3:50PM
  • Staff
Open
14 of 15 seats available
  • Hybrid Class meets in-person on campus at the designated location, days and times. Additional online work will be required. This type of class is designed for highly motivated, self disciplined, technology-literate students; requires reliable Web and e-mail address for communication and assignments outside of the classroom. Contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
  • Textbook info pending

THO118: Playwriting – 3 credits

Practice and study of theories and techniques of writing for the stage; creating characters, dialogue, and plot for monodramas, scenes, and plays. Prerequisites: None.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
22707
Phoenix
T143
In Person
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
M
6:00PM – 8:40PM
  • Staff
Open
7 of 8 seats available
  • Textbook info pending

THO130: Combat for Stage and Screen – 3 credits

Fundamental techniques and terminology of staged combat with and without weapons. Analysis and performance of safely choreographed violence that tells a story for stage and screen. Prerequisites: None. Note: THO130 may be repeated for a total of twelve (12) credit hours.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
25451
Paradise Valley
M 151 - Studio Theatre
In Person
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
M,W
2:00PM – 3:50PM
  • A. Robertson
Open
10 of 15 seats available
  • Textbook info pending

THO130AA: Specialized Stage Combat: Unarmed – 1.5 credits

Teaches fundamental techniques and terminology of unarmed staged combat as required for professional certification by the Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD). Includes the analysis and performance of safely choreographed violence that tells a story for stage and screen. Prepares students for the SAFD skills proficiency test in unarmed stage combat. Prerequisites: None. Note: Course will be taught by a Society of American Fight Directors certified teacher, Fight Director, or Fight Master.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
32657
Paradise Valley
M 151 - Studio Theatre
In Person
8/24 – 10/16
Fall 2026
M,W
2:00PM – 3:50PM
  • A. Robertson
Open
10 of 15 seats available
  • Textbook info pending

THO130AH: Specialized Stage Combat: Knife – 1.5 credits

Teaches fundamental techniques and terminology of staged combat utilizing the knife as required for professional certification by the Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD). Includes the analysis and performance of safely choreographed violence that tells a story for stage and screen. Prepares students for the SAFD skills proficiency test in the use of the knife in stage combat. Prerequisites: None. Note: Course will be taught by a Society of American Fight Directors certified teacher, Fight Director, or Fight Master.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
32658
Paradise Valley
M 151 - Studio Theatre
In Person
10/26 – 12/18
Fall 2026
M,W
2:00PM – 3:50PM
  • A. Robertson
Open
10 of 15 seats available
  • Textbook info pending

THO135AA: Stage Combat Recertification: Unarmed – 0.5 credits

Course to provide Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD) recertification in unarmed stage combat. Course taught by SAFD certified teacher, Fight Director, or Fight Master. Note: THO135AA may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Certification in specified weapon by SAFD or permission of Program Director.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
32659
Paradise Valley
M 151 - Studio Theatre
In Person
11/16 – 12/18
Fall 2026
M,W
2:00PM – 3:50PM
  • A. Robertson
Open
10 of 15 seats available
  • Textbook info pending

THO135AH: Stage Combat Recertification: Knife – 0.5 credits

Course to provide Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD) recertification in using the knife in stage combat. Course taught by SAFD certified teacher, Fight Director, or Fight Master. Note: THO135AH may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Certification in specified weapon by SAFD or permission of Program Director.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
32660
Paradise Valley
M 151 - Studio Theatre
In Person
11/16 – 12/18
Fall 2026
M,W
2:00PM – 3:50PM
  • A. Robertson
Open
10 of 15 seats available
  • Textbook info pending

THO202AA: Theatre Production I Scene Shop – 1 credit

The objective of this course is to provide hands-on experience in the creation of a theatrical production. This course is tailored around the work done in a Theatre Scenic Shop. Structured to provide the student with an atmosphere of professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment are made available for student use. Prerequisites: None. Note: THO202AA may be repeated for a total of four (4) credit hours.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
17481
Mesa: Dobson Campus
Theater Scene Shop
In Person
9/8 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • M. Smith
Open
4 of 10 seats available
  • Class 17481 is the Scenic Shop Practicum and meets as per a scheduled arranged by the instructor. The instructor will contact students in Canvas to arrange meeting times.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

THO202AB: Theatre Production I Electrics – 1 credit

The objective of this course is to provide hands-on experience in the creation of a theatrical production. This course is tailored around the work done in a Theatre Electric Shop. Structured to provide the student with an atmosphere of professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment are made available for student use. Prerequisites: None. Note: THO202AB may be repeated for a total of four (4) credit hours.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
17482
Mesa: Dobson Campus
Theater Scene Shop
In Person
9/8 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • T. Foree
Open
10 of 10 seats available
  • Class 17482 is the Electrical Shop Practicum. The instructor will contact students via Canvas to arrange meeting times.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

THO202AC: Theatre Production I Costume Shop – 1 credit

The objective of this course is to provide hands-on experience in the creation of a theatrical production. This course is tailored around the work done in a Theatre Costume Shop. Structured to provide the student with an atmosphere of professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment are made available for student use. Prerequisites: None. Note: THO202AC may be repeated for a total of four (4) credit hours.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
17483
Mesa: Dobson Campus
TH 8 Costume Shop
In Person
9/8 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
3 of 8 seats available
  • Class 17483 Costume Shop Practicum and meets as per a scheduled arranged by the instructor. The instructor will contact students in Canvas to arrange meeting times.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

THO202AD: Theatre Production Advanced Projects – 1 credit

The objective of this course is to provide hands-on experience in the creation of a theatrical production. This course is tailored around the work done in a leadership role on a theatrical production. Structured to provide the student with an atmosphere of professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment are made available for student use. Prerequisites: None. Note: THO202AD may be repeated for a total of four (4) credit hours.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
17359
Mesa: Dobson Campus
SD Instructor Office
In Person
10/19 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • C. Tubilewicz
Open
10 of 10 seats available
  • Class 17359 This section is for students completing an advanced Theatre project only.
    Class 17359 This section meets on a schedule arranged with the instructor. Students must contact instructor to receive permission to enroll.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

THO203: Technical Theatre Production – 3 credits

Designed to give college credit to the technical production crews of college theatre productions. Prerequisites: None. Note: THO203 may be repeated for up to a maximum of nine (9) credits.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
25765
Scottsdale
PAC 1023 Makeup Room
Hybrid In-Person
9/8 – 12/18
Fall 2026
Tu
10:30AM – 12:30PM
  • A. Embry
Open
11 of 15 seats available
  • Textbook info pending
25460
Paradise Valley
CPA 149 - Scene Shop
Hybrid In-Person
9/1 – 11/24
Fall 2026
Tu,F
1:00PM – 3:00PM
  • R. Wentzel
Open
13 of 16 seats available
  • Hybrid Class meets in-person on campus at the designated location, days and times. Additional online work will be required. This type of class is designed for highly motivated, self disciplined, technology-literate students; requires reliable Web and e-mail address for communication and assignments outside of the classroom. Contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
  • Textbook info pending

THO209: Costume Play Group Performance Practicum – 3 credits

Introduction to Costume Play (Cosplay) skills for the creation of a group based performance through practical experience. Focus on the development and collaborative performance of Cosplay characters within a canon/shared world. Use of tools for prop and costume development, design and application of make-up, safety practices, and growing a social presence for promotion.
Prerequisites: None.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
32641
Paradise Valley
M 151 - Studio Theatre
In Person
8/28 – 12/18
Fall 2026
F
12:30PM – 3:00PM
  • M. Mascarelli
  • S. Houghtelin Koerner
Open
16 of 18 seats available
  • Textbook info pending

THO218: Beginning Stage Lighting – 3 credits

Basic theories and methods of stage lighting for all production types. Emphasis on technical/theoretical facts, artistic/design concept development, and "teamwork" structure of theatre. Examines stage lighting optics, instrument selection and application, color theory, circuiting and control systems, and basic design. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP213 or permission of Instructor.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
31450
Mesa: Dobson Campus
TH 2 EXP Theater
In Person
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
M
5:45PM – 9:20PM
  • T. Foree
Open
9 of 16 seats available
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

THO235: Principles of Stage Combat Safety/Fight Captain – 4 credits

Evaluate stage combat performances for safety in order to identify issues that might require intervention, communication, and revision. Course to prepare students for work as a fight captain in a stage or film environment. Provides opportunity to practice weapon maintenance and instruction; safe choreography; analysis of how choreography design elements affect safety; written and recorded choreography notation; and the implementation and communication of choreography and intervention strategies. Includes practical experience as a teaching assistant for other stage combat courses or as an assistant fight captain on dramatic productions. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in at least four (4) stage combat courses (THO130AA, THO130AB, THO130AC, THO130AD, THO130AE, THO130AF, THO130AG, or THO130AH) or permission of Program Director.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
24998
Paradise Valley
M 151 - Studio Theatre
Hybrid In-Person
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
M,W
2:00PM – 3:50PM
  • A. Robertson
Open
10 of 15 seats available
  • Hybrid Class meets in-person on campus at the designated location, days and times. Additional online work will be required. This type of class is designed for highly motivated, self disciplined, technology-literate students; requires reliable Web and e-mail address for communication and assignments outside of the classroom. Contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
    Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • Textbook info pending

THO251: Safety Practices in Theatre and Film Production – 1 credit

Safety practices in theatre and film production. Includes Focus on national safety organizations and production practices of theatre stages and soundstages, theatrical rigging, electrical, scenic construction, paint and chemical handling, automation, special effects, welding, and personal safety practices. Prerequisites: None

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
25645
Estrella Mountain
Perform Arts Black Box 147
Hybrid In-Person
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
M
10:00AM – 10:50AM
  • Staff
Open
18 of 20 seats available
  • Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
17484
Mesa: Dobson Campus
TH 2 EXP Theater
Hybrid In-Person
8/28 – 10/16
Fall 2026
F
1:30PM – 3:10PM
  • C. Tubilewicz
Open
5 of 16 seats available
  • Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session.
    Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
32867
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
9/8 – 10/30
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • M. Weisse
Open
18 of 20 seats available
  • Flex Start Class
    Class Meets for Eight (8) Weeks
  • Textbook info pending
25458
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
10/19 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • T. Keeley
Open
21 of 23 seats available
  • Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
    Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
  • Textbook info pending

THO265: Introduction to Stage Management – 3 credits

The focus of this course is the role of the stage manager. Topics include all aspects of preparation and implementation of rehearsals and performances for the stage manager position. Prerequisites: None.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
32003
Phoenix
T145
In Person
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
M,W
10:00AM – 11:40AM
  • Staff
Open
11 of 12 seats available
  • Textbook info pending
31451
Mesa: Dobson Campus
ST28 101
In Person
8/25 – 12/18
Fall 2026
Tu,Th
10:30AM – 12:10PM
  • G. Temby
Open
4 of 10 seats available
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
25461
Paradise Valley
CPA 127 - Green Room
In Person
9/1 – 11/24
Fall 2026
Tu,Th,F
1:00PM – 3:00PM
  • Staff
Open
13 of 16 seats available
  • Textbook info pending

THO266: Production Careers in Technical Theatre – 1 credit

Provides the continuing design, stage management and technical student with opportunities to explore the versatility of the job opportunities within the Tech Theatre industry. Emphasis on presenting the work and talent both in person and on paper. Development of a professional resume and vitae. Prerequisites: None.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
17533
Mesa: Dobson Campus
TH 1
In Person
8/25 – 12/18
Fall 2026
Tu,Th
9:00AM – 9:50AM
  • A. Diaz
Open
1 of 10 seats available
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

THO268: Opportunities in Production – 3 credits

Provides the continuing design student, dramaturge, stage management, technical director, and directing students with opportunities to expand the versatility of professional skills. Emphasis on relating their work to the total production process. Linking design ideas to production concept. Maintain dramaturge, stage manager, director documentation. Practical application of student work for portfolio development. Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
17485
Mesa: Dobson Campus
TH 1
In Person
8/25 – 12/18
Fall 2026
Tu,Th
10:30AM – 12:10PM
  • K. Thomson
  • A. Diaz
  • T. Foree
  • J. Soper
Open
2 of 9 seats available
  • Class 17485 Outside lab rehearsal time is required for this course.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
32682
Mesa: Dobson Campus
TH 1
In Person
8/25 – 12/18
Fall 2026
Tu,Th
3:35PM – 5:10PM
  • K. Thomson
  • A. Diaz
  • T. Foree
  • J. Soper
Open
3 of 9 seats available
  • Class 32682 Outside lab rehearsal time is required for this course.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
25459
Paradise Valley
M 151 - Studio Theatre
Hybrid In-Person
9/1 – 11/24
Fall 2026
Tu,Th,F
2:00PM – 4:00PM
  • A. Robertson
Open
13 of 16 seats available
  • Hybrid Class meets in-person on campus at the designated location, days and times. Additional online work will be required. This type of class is designed for highly motivated, self disciplined, technology-literate students; requires reliable Web and e-mail address for communication and assignments outside of the classroom. Contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
  • Textbook info pending

THO296WA: Cooperative Education – 1 credit

Work-college experiences that involve the combined efforts of educators and employers to accomplish an outcome related to the career objectives of the students. Prerequisites: Completion of at least twelve (12) college credits, minimum 2.6 grade point average and be able to obtain a position related to student's academic or career goals (student's present job may qualify) or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Must be concurrent in at least one class which is related to student's major or career interest or with permission of the Instructor.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
17916
Mesa: Dobson Campus
N/A
In Person
9/11 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • A. Diaz
Open
5 of 5 seats available
  • Class 17916 Registration permitted with instructor permission and department consent only. Please contact instructor for permission and additional information.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor