Theatre Design and Entertainment Technology Certificate

Program Description

The Theatre Design and Entertainment Technology Certificate is for students interested in developing or enhancing their design skills. Students learn about past, present, and emerging theatre arts trends and how theatre contributes to social progress. Students explore the roles of a variety of personnel found in the theatre design and entertainment technology field, as well as their functions within the field. Additionally, students have hands-on opportunities for learning the skills required for lighting, sound, scenery, costume design, and production. This program provides students with the foundational skills needed to attain employment in the theatre design and entertainment fields, such as set, lighting, sound, or projection designers. 

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the Theatre Design and Entertainment Technology Certificate will be able to: 

1. Define the roles of the personnel and their functions found in theatre design and entertainment technology.
2. Perform skills required of lighting, sound, scenery, and costume design personnel. 
3. Perform techniques required of production personnel.
4. Evaluate past, current, and emerging trends regarding theatre design and entertainment technology.
5. Explain the potential for progressive social change through theatre design and entertainment technology.

Sequence of Study

Below are the required courses for your program arranged in a suggested sequence. Please note that the sequence does not include the English co-requisite course (EGL-0100S ) or any co-requisite MAT courses (MAT-0113C , MAT-0114C , MAT-0125C  and MAT-0135C  ). See Academic Preparation  for more information on College Readiness if applicable to you. 

Required Courses (in expected order)

• THE-1010 Introduction to Theatre Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• THE-1301 Design Methods Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• THE-2503 Stage Costumes and Make-Up Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• THE-2505 Theatre History Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• THE-2601 Stage Craft and Event Fabrication Technology Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• THE-2301 Drafting Technology Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• THE-2602 Lighting and Projection Technology Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• THE-2803 Crew Experience Credits: 1 (Program Requirement)
• THE-2504 Script Analysis Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• THE-2603 Audio and Media Technology Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)

Program Total: 28 Credits

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