Sound Technician Certificate
PROGRAM CODE: 2C18748A
The Sound Technician Certificate is designed to provide the student with enhanced occupational competency as a general theatre technician specializing in Sound, for theatrical productions, corporate events, theme parks, television, and film studios. This advanced certificate requires completion of the Technical Theatre Certificate (17-24.5 units) plus additional advanced courses for a total of 33-48.5 units. At least one-half of the units toward the certificate must be completed at Fullerton College. All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (23 units) | ||
| MUS 101 F | Music Fundamentals | 3 |
| THEA 094 F | Systems Maintenance and Troubleshooting for Theatre | 2 |
| THEA 141 F | Introduction to Technical Theatre | 4 |
| THEA 143 F | Stagecraft | 4 |
| THEA 160 F | Introduction to Sound Technology | 3 |
| THEA 161 F | Sound Reinforcement Techniques | 2 |
| THEA 162 F | Sound Design for the Theatre | 2 |
| THEA 170 F | Beginning Theatrical Lighting (formerly THEA 144 F) | 3 |
| Required Stage Crew Activity Courses (2-12 units) Concurrent enrollment for the following courses is required for THEA 160 F, THEA 161 F, THEA 162 F, and THEA 170 F. Select 0.5 units per course selected. | 2-12 | |
THEA 153 F | Introduction to Stage Crew Activity (formerly THEA 149 F) | 0.5 |
THEA 159 F | Beginning Stage Crew Activity | 0.5 |
THEA 249 F | Intermediate Stage Crew Activity | 0.5 |
THEA 250 F | Advanced Stage Crew Activity | 0.5 |
| Required Production Courses (4-6.5 units) | 4-6.5 | |
THEA 130 F | Acting Workshop | 3 |
THEA 131 F | Theatre Workshop | 2 |
THEA 134 F | Beginning Theatre Practicum (formerly THEA 133 F) | 2 |
THEA 135 F | Resident Theatre Company | 0.5-3 |
THEA 139 F | Beginning Musical Theatre Concert Production | 1 |
THEA 177 F | Beginning Director's Practicum | 0.5-3 |
THEA 178 F | Beginning Musical Theatre Production | 0.5-3 |
THEA 233 F | Intermediate Theatre Practicum | 2 |
THEA 235 F | Experimental Theatre | 2 |
THEA 239 F | Intermediate Musical Theatre Concert Production | 1 |
THEA 277 F | Intermediate Director's Practicum | 0.5-3 |
THEA 278 F | Intermediate Musical Theatre Production | 0.5-3 |
| Restricted Electives (4-7 units) | 4-7 | |
CIS 170 F | Cisco Networking 1 | 3 |
CIS 180 F | Introduction to Networking Concepts | 4 |
CIS 281 F | Introduction to Networking Hardware | 3 |
DRAF 171 F | Fundamentals of Drafting | 2 |
MUS 108 F | Introduction to Music Technology | 2 |
MUS 124 F | Recording Lab I - Beginning Techniques | 3 |
THEA 090 F | Introduction to Advanced Topics in Theatre Technology | 2 |
THEA 093 F | Rigging for the Theatre | 1 |
| Total Units | 33-48.5 | |
Student Learning Outcomes
Outcome 1: Demonstrate an understanding of basic technical theatre terminology as it relates to sound and audio.
Outcome 2: Identify and demonstrate the practical aspects of safe and effective use of tools and equipment associated with entertainment sound and audio.
Outcome 3: Identify and describe the various types of drawings and paperwork used for entertainment audio.
Outcome 4: Identify and explain collaboration and concept as it relates to the audio design process.
Outcome 5: Recognize and apply various methodologies to safely troubleshoot lighting, sound, rigging, scenic, and show control equipment.
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