Theatre and Entertainment Technology Certificate

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Program Description

The Theatre and Entertainment Technology Program is a cooperative venture between Prince George’s Community College and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) in Washington, D.C. The college and IATSE have designed the Theatre and Entertainment Technology Certificate Program for students interested in this field. The program has two goals. The first goal is to provide students with the specialized skills needed to attain employment in the entertainment technology field. The second goal is to upgrade and enrich the skills of existing IATSE members. For more information, call 301-546-0926.

Sequence of Study - Theatre and Entertainment Technology Certificate

Below are the required courses for your program arranged in a suggested sequence. Please note that the sequence does not include developmental coursework. See Academic Preparation for the developmental course sequence if applicable to you.

1st Semester

Choose one of the following:
THE-1040 Introduction to Event Staging 4 Credits
THE-1150 Technical Theatre 3 Credits
THE-1080 Lighting for the Stage 4 Credits
THE-1100 Concert and Stage Sound Reinforcement 4 Credits
THE-1060 Theatrical Rigging 4 Credits

Total: 15-16 Credits

2nd Semester

THE-2040 Event and Conference Multimedia Production 3 Credits
THE-2060 Theatre Computer Automation and Control 3 Credits
THE-2080 Stage Scenery Construction 4 Credits
THE-2100 Concert and Stage Special Effects 3 Credits
THE-2120 Film and Studio Mechanics 3 Credits