Technical Theatre Certificate
PROGRAM CODE: 2C18750B
The Technical Theatre Certificate is designed to prepare the student for occupational competency as a general theatre technician, for theatrical productions, corporate events, theme parks, television, and motion picture studios. This certificate program requires a total of 17-24.5 units and provides the foundation for the advanced specialized technical theatre certificates offered. 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 (14 units) | ||
| THEA 141 F | Introduction to Technical Theatre | 4 |
| THEA 143 F | Stagecraft | 4 |
| THEA 160 F | Introduction to Sound Technology | 3 |
| THEA 170 F | Beginning Theatrical Lighting (formerly THEA 144 F) | 3 |
| Required Stage Crew Activity Courses (1-6 units) | 1-6 | |
| Concurrent enrollment for the following courses is required for THEA 160 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 (2-4.5 units) | 2-4.5 | |
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 |
| Total Units | 17-24.5 | |
Student Learning Outcomes
Outcome 1: Describe and explain technical theatre terminology.
Outcome 2: Identify tools, hardware and equipment associated with the implementation of the various technical theater components.
Outcome 3: Illustrate, evaluate and employ the correct, safe and efficient use of tools, hardware and equipment associated with the implementation of the various technical theater components.
Outcome 4: Compare and interpret the different types of drawings that theatrical designers produce.
Outcome 5: Differentiate and explain the different types of construction techniques used in building theatrical scenery.
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