Technical Theatre (ND)

This certificate provides training in basic technical theatre skills for career employment in production and performance within the theatre industry. Students must complete all required courses for a minimum of 20 units. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will apply skills and knowledge of theatre in preparation for transferability or vocation; be able to analyze a play from script to performance; be able to identify theatre terms and occupations; and will identify theatre as a collaborative art form.

This certificate does not satisfy the major requirements for the Associate in Science degree.

Certificate Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE UNITS
  T ART 101 Introduction to Theatre 3
   T ART 171 Stagecraft 3
  T ART 173 Lighting Design Fundamentals 3
  Select 3 units from the following:
  T ART 100 Introduction to Acting 3
  T ART 103 Acting Fundamentals I
3
  T ART 172 Introduction to Theatre Design 3
  Select 4 units from the following:
  T ART 180 Technical Theatre in Musical Production 2-4
  T ART 181 Technical Theatre in Classical Production 2-4
  T ART 182 Technical Theatre in Modern Production 2-4
  T ART 183 Technical Theatre in Contemporary Production 2-4

T ART 184 Technical Theatre in New Works, Devised and Experimental Production 2-4
  Select 4 units from the following:

T ART 121 Stage Scenic Design I 2
T ART 121 or equivalent T ART 122 Stage Scenic Design II 2
  T ART 123  Fundamentals of Costume Design
3
  T ART 109  Stage Make-Up I  2
T ARTS 109 T ART 110 Stage Make-Up II 1
  TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED 20
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET.  SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
August 2018 GCC CATALOG 2018-2019
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.