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Theatre Arts: Technical Certificate

This program roadmap 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 roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability. For counseling appointments call 916.608.6510. 

Total Units:
20

First Year

Semester 1

9 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered*
TA 420
Stagecraft
3
F, S
TA 426
Stagehand Practices
3
F, S
TAP Elective *
3
F, S

* See List under Semester 2

Semester 2

11 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered*
TA 422
Stage Lighting
3
F, S
TA 424
Advanced Technical Theatre
3
TA 420
F, S
TA 427
Stagehand Pre-Apprenticeship
2
F, S
TAP Elective
3
F, S

TAP Elective List: 

A minimum of 6 units from the following: 

TAP 310: Modern Technical Production I (1 - 3 units) 

TAP 311: Modern Technical Production II (1 - 3 units) 

TAP 312: Modern Technical Production III (1 - 3 units) 

TAP 313: Modern Technical Production IV (1 - 3 units) 

TAP 330: Classical Technical Production I (1 - 3 units) 

TAP 331: Classical Technical Production II (1 - 3 units) 

TAP 332: Classical Technical Production III (1 - 3 units) 

TAP 333: Classical Technical Production IV (1 - 3 units) 

TAP 350: Musical Technical Production I (1 - 3 units) 

TAP 351: Musical Technical Production II (1 - 3 units) 

TAP 352: Musical Technical Production III (1 - 3 units) 

TAP 353: Musical Technical Production IV (1 - 3 units) 

TAP 370: Children’s Theatre Technical Production I (1 - 3 units) 

TAP 371: Children’s Theatre Technical Production II (1 - 3 units) 

TAP 372: Children’s Theatre Technical Production III (1 - 3 units) 

TAP 373: Children’s Theatre Technical Production IV (1 - 3 units) 

TAP 390: Repertory and Touring Technical Production I (1 - 3 units) 

TAP 391: Repertory and Touring Technical Production II (1 - 3 units) 

TAP 392: Repertory and Touring Technical Production III (1 - 3 units) 

TAP 393: Repertory and Touring Technical Production IV (1 - 3 units) 

Notes

  • The program in technical theatre prepares students for an entry-level career in technical theatre arts. Career options include roadhouse stagehand, rigger, audio engineer, scene shop technician, scenic artist, property artisan, electrician, costume technician, or stage manager. 
  • Students with a Technical Theatre Certificate may become stagehands, set builders, lighting and sound technicians, costume and makeup artists, properties artisans, or stage managers in the performing arts. 

Catalog Year: 2024-2025

Published April 12, 2024

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