Course Descriptions

This course covers the fundamentals of hydrotherapy and sports massage. Students will be taught to perform massage treatments specific to individual sports. The course addresses pre-, post- and event-sports massage techniques, as well as rehabilitative massage for injuries and maintenance massage. Students will also be instructed on the use of hydrotherapy techniques. Hydrotherapy will address the application of water as treatment in each of its three forms, hot and cold treatments, hydrocollators, body wraps and salt glows. These green techniques can be implemented into Swedish massage treatments and sports massage.

This course will introduce the massage therapist to the business aspects of operating a massage practice. Topics include client scheduling, budgeting, bookkeeping, marketing and massage-related business issues. The course will detail client/therapist business concerns and help prepare students to identify and solve these concerns in a professional manner. Students will learn to write and execute a detailed workable massage business plan.

This course discusses common pathologies that massage therapists are likely to encounter in their professional practices. It also discusses whether these conditions are indicated or contraindicated for massage and describes how they may be treated.

This course covers the protocol and techniques for a full-body one-hour lymphatic drainage massage. Students will learn massage techniques for anatomy and physiology of the lymph system. Students also will gain hands-on exposure to massage on medically frail clients of all ages.

Students will reinforce previously learned techniques. Students will consider various treatment protocols utilizing scientifically proven, outcome-based techniques including neuromuscular therapy, myofascial release, travel trigger point therapy, muscle energy technique, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitated stretching, active isolative stretching and positional release technique. Students will perform thorough patient assessments utilizing medical histories and objective findings through palpation, functional muscle testing, range of motion testing, postural examination and gait examination. Based on the assessment results, students will write a supplementary care-plan using carefully selected techniques and recommended exercises appropriate for the given condition. The supplementary care plan will be written as prescribed by a licensed physician, chiropractor or physical therapist, focusing on conditions such as thoracic outlet syndrome, lateral epicondylitis, low back pain, piriformis syndrome and plantar fasciitis.

Meets MnTC Goal Areas 6 and 7. Students will explore the technical and artistic elements of theatre, examine theatre spaces and the roles of theatre artists and technicians, and study the history of theatre. Students will critically analyze a variety of works of theatre through reading scripts and viewing productions. Discussions will include how works of theatre express historical and social values which change over time, including power inequalities, identities, and contributions by diverse groups. No prior theatre background necessary.

Meets MnTC Goal Area 6. Students will gain performance skills and techniques through vocal and physical activities; improvisation; and by practicing, memorizing and performing various theatre pieces in front of the class audience. Students will also use imagination and apply analysis to build characters and scenes. Coursework will require showing respect and working collaboratively. No prior acting experience necessary.

Meets MnTC Goal Area 6. Students will participate as performers and technicians in a digital theatrical production. Student opportunities include writing, editing and recording the performance or video editing.

Meets MnTC Goal Area 6. Students will audition, accept a role and participate as performers in a main stage or approved theatrical production. Students may enroll after audition dates, and the course may be repeated twice.

Meets MnTC Goal Area 6. Students participate as a production crew member and/or as a run crew member on a main stage or approved theatrical production in various technical areas, including set construction and props, lighting and sound, make-up and costuming, stage managing, etc. Students do not need prior experience, but skills with tools or an interest in building would be beneficial. Students will complete required lab hours and exhibit essential skills of communication, cooperation, respect and responsibility. Students will arrange their lab hour schedule with the director after they have enrolled in the course. The course may be repeated twice.

Meets MnTC Goal Area 6. Students participate in an M State theatre production as a crew member or actor. Students exhibit essential skills of communication, cooperation, respect and responsibility. Students arrange a tech lab hour schedule with the director after enrolling or attend required performance rehearsal times after auditions and casting. The course may be repeated twice.

Meets MnTC Goal Area 6. Students will explore the fundamental design principles, materials and application techniques of stage make-up. Students will conduct research, plan and design face plots and apply stage make-up. Beginning with make-up fundamentals, students will progress to more advanced projects including aging, special effects, Kabuki, animal and fantasy. Student work will culminate with a final project and a final portfolio.

Meets MnTC Goal Areas 6 and 10. In this hands-on course, students will learn how to safely use materials, tools and theatrical equipment to complete a variety of projects and will be required to complete lab hours working with the tools and techniques learned in class. Students do not need prior experience, but skills with tools or an interest in building would be beneficial. Students will also explore traditional theatre production practices and more environmentally sustainable practices, including benefits and challenges.

Meets MnTC Goal Area 6. Students will explore the process of taking a play script from the page to the stage. Students will study various plays, identify literary elements and explore how actors, designers or directors use the text of a play to understand the historical period, setting, dialogue and character objectives.

Meets MnTC Goal 6. Students will study the concepts, processes and practices common to theatrical design: stage scenery, lighting, sound, props and costumes. Students will analyze scripts, research design, practice creative and mechanical drawing, build set design models and present design concepts. Production hours may be used to enhance students' understanding of theatrical construction. Each student will be required to learn and observe safety rules in the scene shop, lighting and sound booth, and in other relevant technical areas.