Technical Theatre Certificate of Achievement

This certificate provides for a technical theatre focus for students within the Crafton Hills College Theatre Program that allows them to obtain certifications and seek immediate industry.

Major/Program Requirements

Career and Academic Pathways

Required Courses:

THART 100 or THART 100HIntroduction to Theatre

3.00

THART/S 145Advanced Theatre Practicum I

3.00

THART/S 134X4Technical Theatre Workshop

1.00

Note: Only one (1) unit of THART 134X4 is required.

Students must complete twelve 12 additional units from the following courses

THART/S 122Sound for Stage and Screen

3.00

THART/S 123Lighting Design Fundamentals

3.00

THART/S 129Fundamentals of Costume Design

3.00

THART/S 164Fundamentals of Scenic Design

3.00

THART/S 165Fundamentals of Stage Makeup

3.00

Total Credit Hours: 19

A student receiving a certificate in this field will be able to:

  • Interpret the needs of productions and create design plans through a creative revision process.
  • Display competency in a variety of technical theatre skills, including but not limited to: Costuming, Makeup, Lighting, Sound, Stage Management, Scenic Design and other skills which are vital to the operation of theaters.
  • Structure a professional portfolio of work to present to prospective employers.