Theatre Arts Technical Training Program Associate in Arts and Certificate of Achievement
The Theatre Arts Technical Training Program is designed to provide technical theatre skills and practical technical theatre training in all aspects of Technical Theatre. The curriculum prepares students for entry-level technical employment in the professional and community theatre.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:- Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for a diverse spectrum of theatrical practices and experiences, and the role of the theatrical artform in culture and society.
- Participate in high-quality, accessible theatrical
productions and present them at a reasonable cost for
our students and the community at large. - Understand and demonstrate the proper artistic conduct in all academic and professional environments.
Associate Degree Major Requirements
Note: All courses must be completed with a letter grade of “C” or higher or “Pass.”
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| THTR-101 | Introduction to Storytelling and Narrative Theory | 3 |
| THTR-134A | Fundamentals of Costume Design and Construction I | 3 |
| THTR-136 | Theatre Makeup I | 3 |
| THTR-143 | Historic Costume for the Theatre | 3 |
| or THTR-144 | 20th Century Fashion and Costume | |
| THTR-155 | Stagecrafts | 3 |
| THTR-157 | Fundamentals of Stage Lighting and Sound | 3 |
| Select four courses from the following: | 8 | |
| Theatre Production Practicum: Costumes I | ||
| Theatre Production Practicum: Costumes II | ||
| Theatre Production Practicum: Costumes III | ||
| Theatre Production Practicum: Costumes IV | ||
| Theatre Production Practicum: Sets I | ||
| Theatre Production Practicum: Sets II | ||
| Theatre Production Practicum: Sets III | ||
| Theatre Production Practicum: Sets IV | ||
| Theatre Production Practicum: Lighting/ Sound I | ||
| Theatre Production Practicum: Lighting/Sound II | ||
| Theatre Production Practicum: Lighting/Sound III | ||
| Theatre Production Practicum: Lighting/Sound IV | ||
| Total Units | 26 | |
Plus General Education and Elective Requirements
Certificate of Achievement
Any student who chooses to complete only the requirements listed above under Theatre Arts Technical Training Program qualifies for a Certificate of Achievement. An official request must be filed with the Admissions and Records Office prior to the deadline as stated in the Academic Calendar.