Theatre Tech, SC
Program Description
The Skills Certificate, Theatre Tech develops the skills and training necessary to be successful in entry-level theatre tech and other performing arts jobs, and provides a pathway to a career in the theatre or the entertainment industry, or to pursue further education in Theatre.
This program is not eligible for financial aid. However, it may be eligible for scholarship funding if the student is awarded scholarships.
Recommended Course Schedule
| 1st semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| THTR 100 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| THTR 176 | Musical Theatre Workshop I | 3 |
| THTR 200 | Introduction to Design/Technology | 3 |
| Semester Total | 9 | |
| 2nd semester | ||
| THTR 204 | Theatre Technology I | 3 |
| THTR 209 | Theatre Practicum | 3 |
| Semester Total | 6 | |
| Total Units | 15 | |
Program Requirements
Skills Certificates can consist of a single course or a short set of courses that provide training for entry-level positions or career advancement. These short-term certificates may also prepare students to take state, national and/or industry-recognized certifications or licensing exams.
Skills certificates are awarded upon completion of coursework and marked on a student's transcripts at the end of the semester. Students cannot declare a skills certificate as one's major. Skills Certificates are not eligible for Financial Aid.
To earn a skills certificate, students must:
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
- Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate Requirement | ||
| THTR 100 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| THTR 176 | Musical Theatre Workshop I | 3 |
| THTR 200 | Introduction to Design/Technology | 3 |
| THTR 204 | Theatre Technology I | 3 |
| THTR 209 | Theatre Practicum | 3 |
| Total Units | 15 | |
Program Outcomes
Students completing the certificate will:
PSLO1: Students completing the skills certificate will describe the process of creating a theatrical production from design to finished product.
PSLO2: Students completing the skills certificate will demonstrate safe practices and procedures for the use of theatrical spaces and equipment.
PSLO3: Students completing the skills certificate will apply basic theatre production skills to realize theatre productions.
