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Theatre for Young Audiences Certificate

The Certificate focuses on building skills in puppetry, storytelling, story dramatization, creative drama in the classroom, and other skills in children’s theatre.  This certificate allows the student to further their education with transferable theatre classes.  

Total Units:
11

First Year

Semester 1

6 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered*
TA 404
Techniques of Puppetry
3
F(odd year)
3 units from List A
3
See List A
See List A

Semester 2

2 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered*
TA 344
Improvisation and Theatre Games
2
S(even year)

^You must have passed the prerequisite course(s) with a “C” or better; Corequisite must be taken during the same semester; Advisory means it is recommended but not required to enroll in the course.

*(O) = online available  (P) = partially online

Semester 3

3 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered*
TA 401
Children's Literature and Creative Drama
3
S(odd year)

List A-a minimum of 3 units from the following:

Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered*
TAP 360
Children's Theatre Rehearsal and Performance I
1-3
Audition (please check with department for date)
F(odd year)
TAP 361
Children's Theatre Rehearsal and Performance II
1-3
Audition, TAP 360
Check Class Schedule for offering
TAP 362
Children's Theatre Rehearsal and Performance III
1-3
Audition, TAP 361
Check Class Schedule for offering
TAP 363
Children's Theatre Rehearsal and Performance IV
1-3
Audition, TAP 362
Check Class Schedule for offering

Career Options/Outlook:

Set and Exhibit Designers design special exhibits and movie, television, and theater sets. May study scripts, confer with directors, and conduct research to determine appropriate architectural styles.  Career opportunities require more than two years of college study.

A sample of reported job titles:

Acting, Design for the Theater, Teaching, Theatre Technician/Stage Management, Theatre Arts Management, Publicity and Public Relations, Box Office Management, Design Chief, Designer, Display Coordinator, Exhibit Designer, Exhibit Preparator, Production Designer, Scenic Designer, Set Decorator, Set Designer, Show Design Supervisor, Recreation leaders, teaching-artists, youth group director, after-school drama specialist

Projected job openings in California (2020-2030):

290

Projected growth in California (2020-2030):

3% growth

Median Salary in California with advanced degree (2021):

$57,180/yr

Transfer notes:

Please meet with a counselor for specific transfer course evaluation or transferring to a specific 4-year institution.

About this map:

This program map represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This map is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Zero Textbook Costs (ZTC):

The Zero Textbook Costs designation and logo are added to any course that provides free access to all required instructional materials. These are typically shared with students through Canvas. Courses that are designated as ZTC may still require students to purchase supplemental materials such as lab coats, a calculator, art supplies, etc. See full definitions and searching tips on the Zero Textbook Costs page of the college website.

Catalog Year: 2023-2024

Published May 18, 2023

Counselor Contact: Mike Chappell  | Faculty Contact: Martin Flynn

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