Non-Credit: Theatre Technology
Program Description
The noncredit Certificate of Completion in Theatre Technology prepares students for careers in theatre technology by providing courses that meet workforce needs. The program provides a strong foundation in a variety of technical theatre disciplines and offers students the option to focus on an area of their choice, such as scenic carpentry, scenic art, properties, costumes, makeup, lighting, or sound. Coursework covers the art of technical theatre as well as modern theatre equipment and software. Students gain hands-on experience and build their resumes by working on Theatre Arts Department productions. This certificate is ideal for people beginning careers in technical theatre, as well as people currently working or volunteering in the theatre field who wish to update their skills.
Learn more about the program at the Theatre Arts website.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Graduates will be able to safely operate professional theatre equipment and software in the creation of scenery, properties, costumes, makeup, lighting, and/or sound for theatre.
- Graduates will be able to demonstrate the ability to collaborate with theatre colleagues to create and/or execute designs in one or more aspect of technical theatre.
- Graduates will have the knowledge of the professional theatre landscape necessary to secure professional employment, including job research and resume and portfolio preparation.
Award Type(s)
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CC = Certificate of Completion
Hours Required
- Certificate(s): 432-480
Certificate Requirements
Theatre Technology Certificate of Completion
- Hours: 432-480 [Non-Transcriptable]
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| THTR 421A | SCENERY & PROPERTY CONSTRUCTION NONCREDIT | 96 |
| THTR 442 | INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE DESIGN NONCREDIT | 72 |
| THTR 445A | TECHNICAL THEATRE IN PRODUCTION I NONCREDIT | 120-168 |
| or THTR 445E | TECHNICAL THEATRE MANAGEMENT IN PRODUCTION NONCREDIT | |
| And two courses from the following: | 144 | |
| INTRODUCTION TO FASHION & COSTUME CONSTRUCTION NONCREDIT | ||
| LIGHTING DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY NONCREDIT | ||
| BASIC THEATRICAL MAKEUP NONCREDIT | ||
| Total Hours | 432-480 | |