Adriana Carolina Diaz

Residential Faculty - Theatre

Communication, Theatre & Film Arts

480-461-7116

Classes Taught

Spring 2025

THO115 Makeup for Stage and Screen 3 Credits

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

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
31227
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025
TuTh
10:30 AM – 12:10 PM

Closed

THO203 Technical Theatre Production 3 Credits

Designed to give college credit to the technical production crews of college theatre productions. Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28545
Dobson Campus

ST28 101

In-Person
Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWe
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Closed

Notes: This practicum is advanced opportunities for students to take on lead artisan and technician roles on a theatre and film arts production. Be aware that participation in this course requires commitment beyond regular class hours for production-related tasks. If you have questions, contact Instructor at: [email protected]

THO215 Advanced Makeup Techniques for Stage and Screen 3 Credits

Advanced character analysis and makeup design for stage and screen. Technical application of makeup for stage and screen.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THO115.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
31228
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
01/17/2025 – 05/09/2025
Fr
10:30 AM – 1:10 PM

Class Started

THO219 Introduction to Puppetry 3 Credits

Use of different types of puppets in a variety of performance settings. Practical experience with diverse audiences. Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
31230
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
01/17/2025 – 05/09/2025
Fr
1:30 PM – 4:10 PM

Class Started

Spring Flex Start 2025

THO202AC Theatre Production I Costume Shop 1 Credits

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.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28553
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lab
01/27/2025 – 05/09/2025

Class Started

Fall 2025

THO115 Makeup for Stage and Screen 3 Credits

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

Course Notes: 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.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
32702
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025
MoWe
10:30 AM – 12:10 PM

Open

12 of 14
Seats Available

23836
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025
MoWe
1:30 PM – 3:10 PM

Open

5 of 14
Seats Available

Notes: Class 23836 Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device with internet access, a webcam, and a microphone. Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

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.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
24821
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
08/26/2025 – 12/19/2025
TuTh
10:30 AM – 12:10 PM

Open

9 of 9
Seats Available

Notes: Class 24821 Outside lab rehearsal time is required for this course.

THP206 Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre 4 Credits

Introduction to basic principles used in costuming for theatre including the use of tools and techniques for costume construction, understanding of fabrics and materials, and a selected survey of historical fashion. Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
23838
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lecture
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025
MoWe
3:30 PM – 5:10 PM

Open

5 of 12
Seats Available

Notes: 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.

Students may contact instructor at [email protected]

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 23838 must also register for one of .

Fall Flex Start 2025

THO202AC Theatre Production I Costume Shop 1 Credits

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.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
24819
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lab
09/09/2025 – 12/19/2025

Open

6 of 8
Seats Available

Notes: Class 24819 Costume Shop Practicum and meets as per a scheduled arranged by the instructor. The instructor will contact students in Canvas to arrange meeting times. Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

THO216 Wig and Hair Production for Theatre and Film 3 Credits

Introduction to wig technology, including the use of tools and techniques for making, ventilating, measuring, and styling period wigs. Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
32706
Dobson Campus
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture/Lab
09/08/2025 – 12/19/2025
Mo
6:00 PM – 9:45 PM

Open

6 of 10
Seats Available

THO266 Production Careers in Technical Theatre 1 Credits

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.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
24911
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
09/09/2025 – 12/19/2025
TuTh
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Open

7 of 10
Seats Available

THO269 Technical Theatre Portfolio Development 1 Credits

The analysis and preparation of all elements of a Technical Theatre/Design Portfolio including the use of digital portfolios and application to specific disciplines. Practice with portfolio presentation and maintaining and updating portfolio materials. Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
24822
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
09/10/2025 – 12/19/2025
We
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Open

7 of 10
Seats Available

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