Technical Theatre: Stage Crew Technician

This award is not eligible for Financial Aid

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Technical Theatre: Stage Crew Technician is designed to provide students with skills to work on theatrical productions as part of the stage crew. The courses include instruction in general theatre knowledge and safety and provide opportunities for hands-on theatrical production experience. A Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Technical Theatre and the Associate in Arts, Fine Arts (AAFA), Emphasis in Theatre are also available at select colleges. Please check with your local college for program availability.

This is a Fast Track Certificate, which can be completed in two semesters or less.

Details

Field of Interest
Visual and Performing Arts
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Technical Theatre: Stage Crew Technician (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5099N
Total credits required
6-7
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Notes

This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

What You'll Learn
  • Interpret stage directions to industry specifications. (THO202AA, THO202AB, THP201AA, THP201AB, THP213)
  • Recognize theatre roles and responsibilities including safety protocols. (THP201AA, THP201AB, THO202AA, THO202AB, THO251, THP213)
  • Demonstrate use of safety procedures for shop, rigging, lighting and handling of scenic elements. (THO202AA, THO202AB, THO251, THP201AA, THP201AB, THP213)
  • Recognize different forms of theatrical scenery. (THO202AA, THO202AB, THP201AA, THP201AB, THP213)
  • Operate basic lighting and audio equipment for stage use. (THO202AA, THO202AB, THO251, THP201AA, THP201AB, THP213)
Required courses
Course #Course TitleCredits
Credits:6-7
THP201AATheatre Production I (1) OR
THP201ABTheatre Production II (2) OR
THO202AATheatre Production I Scene Shop (1) OR
THO202ABTheatre Production I Electrics (1)1-2
 
THP213Introduction to Technical Theatre4
THO251Safety Practices in Theatre and Film Production1

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