The Theater Arts: Stage Technology Certificate of Achievement is a Career Technical Education certificate designed to train and prepare students to enter the technical theater and live performance sectors of the entertainment industry. Stage Technology includes courses in Technical Theater, Theatrical Performance, Theatrical Design, and Commercial Music. The Theater Arts: Stage Technology Certificate of Achievement requires the successful completion of 6 courses for a total of 16 units. Potential careers specific to these skills include but are not limited to: Rigger, Set & Exhibit Designer, Lighting Technician, and Theatrical Sound Engineer.
Program Requirements (16 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| THEA002A | Introduction to Theatrical Design | 3 units |
| THEA018A | Introduction to Stage Lighting | 3 units |
| THEA021A | Technical Theater in Production: Scene Shop and Crew | 1 unit |
| THEA045B | Stagecraft | 3 units |
| MUSC064 | Sound Design | 3 units |
| Select one: THEA020A THEA020B THEA020C THEA020D | Studio Theater Production Workshop: American Representational Studio Theater Production Workshop: Modern/Contemporary Studio Theater Production Workshop: Classical Greek & European Studio Theater Workshop: Family and Children's Theater | 3 units 3 units 3 units 3 units |
Total Certificate Units: 16 units
To be awarded a certificate, a student must:
- Complete all the major requirements.
- Earn a grade of “C” (or "P") or better for all required courses.