Program Description

The noncredit Certificate of Completion in Theatre Production Organization prepares students to take on management positions in the field of theatre production. Coursework covers critical topics in theatre management, such as construction, design, budgeting, timeline planning, team leadership, communication, collaboration, and sustaining a safe, supportive, equitable, and accessible work environment. Through theoretical projects and hands-on participation in Theatre Arts Department productions, students hone skills necessary for in-demand positions in theatre production, such as shop supervisor, technical director, or production manager. This certificate is ideal for people currently working or volunteering in the theatre field who wish to advance into positions of greater responsibility.

Learn more about the program at the Theatre Arts website.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Graduates will be able to demonstrate the ability to manage the operations of a theatre department and/or production, including budgeting, timeline planning, and resource management.
• Graduates will be able to demonstrate the skills to collaborate on professional theatre productions, emphasizing the creation of safe, equitable, and accessible work environments.
• 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)

• CC = Certificate of Completion

Hours Required

• Certificate(s): 504

Certificate Requirements

Theatre Production Organization Certificate of Completion

• Hours: 504 [Non-Transcriptable]

Course List

Code	Title	Units
THTR 421A	SCENERY & PROPERTY CONSTRUCTION NONCREDIT	96
THTR 431	MANAGEMENT FOR THE THEATRE & STAGE NONCREDIT	48
THTR 442	INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE DESIGN NONCREDIT	72
THTR 445A	TECHNICAL THEATRE IN PRODUCTION I NONCREDIT	120
THTR 445E	TECHNICAL THEATRE MANAGEMENT IN PRODUCTION NONCREDIT	168
Total Hours		504