Theatre Arts - Technical Theatre
Certificate of Achievement
Career/Technical (Major Code: A2539)
Prepares students to transfer to BA or BFA technical theatre programs at four-year institutions. Prepares students for entry-level technical positions in the professional performance arena in the fields of set design, building, lighting design, front of house and technical crewing.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Certificate recipients will read and interpret technical theatre drawings and build scenery as specified.
- Certificate recipients will hang and focus lighting instruments in a professional setting.
- Certificate recipients will demonstrate a reliable and responsible work ethic as a team member in a professional setting.
Gainful Employment
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| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| TA 101 | INTRODUCTION TO THE THEATRE | 3 |
| TA 102 | PLAY ANALYSIS FOR PERFORMANCE, PRODUCTION, AND APPRECIATION | 3 |
| TA 110 | ACTING I | 3 |
| TA 152 | LIGHTING TECHNIQUES | 3 |
| TA 154 | INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN FOR THEATRE AND FILM | 3 |
| or FTMA 154 | INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN FOR THEATRE AND FILM | |
| TA 160 | THEATRE WORKSHOP--TECHNICAL CREWS I | 1 |
| TA 161 | THEATRE WORKSHOP--TECHNICAL CREWS II | 1 |
| TA 165 | STAGECRAFT | 3 |
| Total Units | 20 | |