Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted): Technical Theatre

Below is a sample academic plan that shows you how you can complete your Certificate in a timely manner. Your path may look different depending on your circumstances?for example, if you attend part-time, choose to take Intersession or Summer courses, or have earned prior credit (Credit for Prior Learning, Dual Enrollment, Transfer Credit). You are required to meet with a counselor to set up a comprehensive education plan that is tailored to your individual circumstances and goals.

The technical theatre certificate program and pathway is designed to prepare the student to work as a designer and technician in the technical theatre field. Students learn how to use and operate equipment and programs for design and application in theatrical productions.

Utilize skills in performing technical duties for live theatre productions.

Apply artistic concepts to the development of theatrical designs.

Employ acquired skills to gain employment as a technician in the entertainment industry.

Program Map

GE General Education Course
M Major Course
E Elective Course
SI Summer/Intersession Course *
* Course is appropriate for Summer and Intersession, which are accelerated terms.

Getting Started

Comprehensive Education Plan: You are required to meet with a counselor for a comprehensive educational plan that is tailored to your individual circumstances and goals. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor in your first semester.

First Semester

14 units
THEA 100
Introduction to Theatre
An introduction to the art and concepts of theatre through a study of modern and historical theories of dramatic structure, playwriting, directing, design, and acting. Attendance of live theatre required.
    Plan 1: 3A. Arts
    Plan 2: 3A. Arts
    THEA 117
    Introduction to Technical Theatre
    A project-based course involving the study and execution of technical theater principles. Students will learn the theatrical design and technical practices that apply to scenery, lighting, sound, costumes, make up, properties, and scene painting.
      THEA 131
      Stagecraft
      An introduction to technical theatre and the creation of scenic elements including design concepts, painting techniques, set construction, set movement, prop construction, backstage organization, and stage management.
        THEA 132
        Stage Makeup
        Basic techniques and artistry of stage makeup and its relation to the total production. Covers history, aesthetics and design theory, color theory, materials, and application procedures for varied characterizations. Practical application of learned skills are applied to departmental productions.
          THEA 135
          Technical Production
          Supervised instruction and practical experience in backstage production responsibilities including stage management, scenery construction and movement, properties, costuming, lighting, sound, and running crews.