Stage Management Certificate
PROGRAM CODE: 2C18749A
The Stage Management Certificate is designed to provide the student with enhanced occupational competency as a Stage Manager for theatrical and dance productions, corporate events, theme parks, television, and film studios. This advanced certificate requires completion of the Assistant Stage Management Certificate (19-24.5 units) plus additional advanced courses for a total of 37-50.5 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 (21 units): | ||
| MUS 101 F | Music Fundamentals | 3 |
| THEA 100 F | Introduction to the Theatre | 3 |
| THEA 141 F | Introduction to Technical Theatre | 4 |
| THEA 160 F | Introduction to Sound Technology | 3 |
| THEA 170 F | Beginning Theatrical Lighting (formerly THEA 144 F) | 3 |
| THEA 265 F | Theatre Management | 2 |
| THEA 266 F | Stage Management | 3 |
| Required Design Course (2 units): | ||
| Select either THEA 091 F or THEA 162 F (which requires and additional Stage Crew Activity Course) | ||
| THEA 091 F | Video and Scenic Projection for the Theatre | 2 |
| or THEA 162 F | Sound Design for the Theatre | |
| Required Stage Crew Activity Courses (1-9 units): | 1-9 | |
| Concurrent enrollment for the following courses is required for THEA 160 F, THEA 162 F, and THEA 170 F. Select 0.5 units per course selected. | ||
THEA 153 F | Introduction to Stage Crew Activity (formerly THEA 149 F) | 0.5-3 |
THEA 159 F | Beginning Stage Crew Activity | 0.5-3 |
THEA 249 F | Intermediate Stage Crew Activity | 0.5-3 |
THEA 250 F | Advanced Stage Crew Activity | 0.5-3 |
| Required Production Courses (9-11.5 units): | 9-11.5 | |
| Select courses to fulfill stage management positions. | ||
THEA 130 F | Beginning Theatre Workshop | 3 |
THEA 131 F | Intermediate Theatre Workshop | 2-3 |
THEA 132 F | Beginning Resident Theatre Company | 0.5-3 |
THEA 134 F | Beginning Theatre Practicum (formerly THEA 133 F) | 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 | 3 |
THEA 233 F | Intermediate Theatre Practicum | 2-3 |
THEA 234 F | Beginning Experimental Theatre | 2-3 |
THEA 243 F | Advanced Theatre Practicum | 2-3 |
THEA 278 F | Intermediate Musical Theatre Production | 2-3 |
THEA 279 F | Advanced Musical Theatre Production | 2-3 |
| Restricted Electives (4-7 units): | 4-7 | |
BUS 262 F | Principles of Management | 3 |
BUS 268 F | Human Resource Management | 3 |
CIS 100 F | Introduction to Personal Computers | 4 |
CIS 106 F | Beginning Spreadsheet (MS Excel) | 3 |
CIS 111 F | Introduction to Information Systems | 4 |
COMM 105 F | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
COMM 124 F | Small Group Communication | 3 |
THEA 105 F | Musical Theatre History | 3 |
THEA 109 F | Modern Dramatic Literature | 3 |
THEA 169 F | Introduction to Costume Design | 3 |
THEA 197 F | Introduction to Stage Combat | 3 |
THEA 225 F | Stage Directing | 3 |
THEA 267 F | Entertainment Business | 3 |
| Total Units | 37-50.5 | |
Student Learning Outcomes
Outcome 1: Organize and create a prompt book relevant to a theatrical event.
Outcome 2: Analyze and evaluate the production requirements of a theatrical event.
Outcome 3: Design, assemble, and evaluate a theatrical play season.
Outcome 4: Identify and interpret common themes and purposes in producing a theatrical production
Outcome 5: Evaluate and compare the job descriptions of theatrical production personnel.
Outcome 6: Contrast and identify the various theatrical unions and how they relate to a theatrical production.
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