Academic Catalog

Visual and Performing Arts web banner

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.

Associate Degree Major Requirements

THTR-101Introduction to Narrative Theory3
THTR-134AFundamentals of Costume Design and Construction I3
or THTR-134B Fundamentals of Costume Design and Construction II
Select one of the following:2
Theatre Makeup I
Costume Patternmaking I
Costume Patternmaking II
THTR-155Stagecrafts3
THTR-156Fundamentals of Scenic Design3
THTR-157Fundamentals of Stage Lighting and Sound3
Select one of the following:1-3
Theatre Arts Technical Internship
Theatre Arts Technical Internship
Theatre Arts Technical Internship
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 Units26-28

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.