Certificates and Degrees
Certificates and degrees differ in the time it takes to earn each, as well as the credits required in order to graduate. Each of these academic achievements are suitable for certain specific fields or career goals.
Associate Degrees
Associate degrees prepare you for employment and/or transfer to a university. Associate degree programs consist of mutiple degree-applicable units in your chosen major and the required general education courses. Generally, it takes two years to complete a degree program, on a full-time basis. Choose this pathway to transfer to a university Art program.
Theatre Arts (Drama) Associate in Arts Degree
The Theatre Arts (Drama) Associate in Arts Degree is designed to prepare students to acquire basic theatrical knowledge and academic skills to either transfer to a four-year academic institution or lead to employment in the specific areas of theater...
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Theatre Arts Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
The Associate in Arts Degree in Theatre Arts for Transfer, also called the Theatre Arts AA-T Degree, prepares students to transfer to CSU campuses that offer bachelor’s degrees in Theatre Arts. Ed Code Section 66746-66749 states that students...
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If you are seeking skills development and employment upon completion of requirements, the certificate program will be your choice for an educational goal. Certificate programs consist of 18 or more degree-applicable units in your chosen major. The length of the certificate programs may vary from one semester to four semesters. Choose this pathway for professional training for creative industry jobs.
Acting and Performance Level 1
The Acting and Performance Level 1 Certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level performance competency and employment in regional theatre, television, film, theme parks and education. Students will integrate voice, mind, and body...
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Assistant Costume Designer Certificate
The Assistant Costume Designer Certificate provides the student with expertise in order to assist the Costume Designer in costuming for film, television, theme park entertainment and theater. The Assistant Costume Designer should be able to create...
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Costume Cutter/Draper Certificate
The Costume Cutter/Draper Certificate provides the student with training to create patterns, cut and assemble costumes for the entertainment industry. Students also receive training in basic theatrical production process. This certificate is...
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Costume Stitcher Certificate
The Costume Stitcher Certificate provides the student with training in specialized sewing techniques and other skills necessary to build a variety of costumes required by the entertainment industry. Students also receive training in basic theatrical...
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Costume Wardrobe Certificate
The Costume Wardrobe Certificate provides the student with the practical knowledge and experience necessary to work backstage preparing, changing and maintaining costumes before, during and after performances. Students are trained in basic costume...
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Lighting Technician Certificate
The Lighting Technician Certificate is designed to prepare the student for occupational competency as a Lighting Technician in educational, community and resident theatre venues as well as theme parks, television and motion picture studios. This...
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Musical Theatre Level I Certificate
The Musical Theatre Certificate Program is designed to prepare the student for performance competency in the field of Musical Theatre. The Musical Theatre Certificate requires a total of 36.5-37.5 units of which 34.5 are in required courses....
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Scenic Artist Certificate
The Scenic Artist Certificate is designed to prepare the student for occupational competency as a Scenic Artist in educational, community and resident theatre venues as well as theme parks, television and motion picture studios. This certificate...
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Sound Technician Certificate
The Sound Technician Certificate is designed to prepare the student for occupational competency as a sound technician in educational, community and resident theatres as well as theme parks, television and motion picture studios. This certificate...
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Stage and Screen Combat Level 1
The Stage and Screen Combat Level 1 Certificate is designed to prepare the student for entry-level performance competency and employment in the field of stage combat and stunts, with specific areas of employment in regional theatre, television,...
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Stage Management Certificate
The Stage Management Certificate is designed to prepare the student for occupational competency as a Stage Manager in educational, community and resident theatre venues as well as theme park, television and motion picture studios. This certificate...
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Technical Theatre Certificate
The Technical Theatre Certificate is designed to prepare the student for occupational competency as a theatre technician in educational, community and resident theatre venues as well as theme parks, television and motion picture studios. This...
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Theme Park Technician Certificate
The Theme Park Technician Certificate is designed to prepare the student for occupational competency as a technician for theme parks. This certificate program requires a total of 22 units of all of which are in required courses. A grade of C or...
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Theme Park Technology Specialist Certificate
The Theme Park Technology Specialist Certificate prepares the student for occupational competency working for theme parks as a technology specialist. Technology specialists perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of advanced theme park ride...
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