Program Recognition
•Bullet: Archived 2024-25 catalog: 9-unit Certificate of Performance and 16-unit Certificate of Achievement
•Bullet: Archived Achievement curriculum combined DRAM 124 with 13 units selected from makeup, practicum, and internship courses
Training
•Bullet: Focus on design, development, and application of character and creature prosthetics for stage, film, and television
•Bullet: Archived Performance core: DRAM 124 (Makeup for the Stage), DRAM 144A (Beginning Special Effects Makeup for Stage and Film), and DRAM 146A (Beginning Special Effects Makeup Practicum: Character)
•Bullet: Students develop a professional portfolio of work to industry standards
Professional Development
•Bullet: Partnership with UC San Diego Medical School Simulation Training Center for moulage (medical simulation makeup) workshops
•Bullet: Located in San Diego's active theatre and film production market
•Bullet: Instruction from working industry professionals
Facilities
•Bullet: 282-seat proscenium Saville Theatre with fly loft
•Bullet: 99-seat flexible Black Box Theatre with tension grid
•Bullet: Dedicated craft and costume facilities
