Theatre and Entertainment Technology Certificate

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.

Required Courses (in expected order)

• THE-1150 Technical Theatre 3 Credits (Program Elective; Critical Course) or
• THE-1040 Introduction to Event Staging 4 Credits (Program Elective; Critical Course)

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• THE-1080 Lighting for the Stage 4 Credits (Program Requirement)
• THE-1100 Concert and Stage Sound Reinforcement 4 Credits (Program Requirement)
• THE-1060 Theatrical Rigging 4 Credits (Program Requirement)
• THE-2040 Event and Conference Multimedia Production 3 Credits (Program Requirement)
• THE-2060 Theatre Computer Automation and Control 3 Credits (Program Requirement)
• THE-2080 Stage Scenery Construction 4 Credits (Program Requirement)

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• THE-2100 Concert and Stage Special Effects 3 Credits (Program Elective) or
• THE-1050 Play Production 3 Credits (Program Elective)

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• THE-2120 Film and Studio Mechanics 3 Credits (Program Elective) or
• TRF-1330 Television Production I 3 Credits (Program Elective)

Program Total: 31 Credits