Training
•Bullet: Certificate of Completion 5239 requires 16 credits across a four-term sequence under the 2024-2025 catalog, effective Fall 2023
•Bullet: All eight SAFD weapon categories are taught as discrete 8-week courses: THO130AA Unarmed, THO130AB Broadsword, THO130AC Rapier and Dagger, THO130AD Single Sword, THO130AE Small Sword, THO130AF Sword and Shield/Buckler, THO130AG Quarterstaff, and THO130AH Knife
•Bullet: The capstone THO235 Principles of Stage Combat Safety/Fight Captain (16-week, 4 credits) requires a C or better in at least four of the eight weapon courses first
Professional Development
•Bullet: Prepares actors, choreographers, directors, stage managers, and fight captains to pursue Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD) Certified Actor Combatant credentials, with access to SAFD certification exams built into the program
•Bullet: Related Arizona career: Actors, averaging $29.71 per hour
•Bullet: Students must earn a C or better in every course
