Advanced Technical Theatre Certificate
PROGRAM CODE: 2C42491
The Advanced Technical Theatre Certificate is designed to provide the student with enhanced occupational competency as a general theatre technician, for theatrical productions, corporate events, theme parks, television, and film studios. This advanced certificate requires completion of the Technical Theatre Certificate (18-23 units) plus additional advanced courses for a total of 34-44.5 units. At least one-half of the units toward the certificate must be completed at Fullerton College. All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses (19 units) | ||
| THEA 092 F | Automated Scenery for the Theatre | 2 |
| THEA 093 F | Rigging for the Theatre | 1 |
| THEA 094 F | Systems Maintenance and Troubleshooting for Theatre | 2 |
| THEA 141 F | Introduction to Technical Theatre | 4 |
| THEA 143 F | Stagecraft | 4 |
| THEA 160 F | Introduction to Sound Technology | 3 |
| THEA 170 F | Beginning Theatrical Lighting (formerly THEA 144 F) | 3 |
| Required Stage Crew Activity Courses (1-6 units): | 1-6 | |
| Concurrent enrollment for the following courses is required for THEA 160 F and THEA 170 F. Select 0.5 units per course selected. | ||
THEA 153 F | Introduction to Stage Crew Activity (formerly THEA 149 F) | 0.5-3 |
THEA 159 F | Beginning Stage Crew Activity | 0.5-3 |
| Required Theatre Crafts Lab Courses (4-5 units): | 4-5 | |
THEA 148 F | Introduction to Theatre Crafts Lab (formerly THEA 142 F) | 1-2 |
THEA 152 F | Beginning Theatre Crafts Lab | 1-2 |
THEA 252 F | Intermediate Theatre Crafts Lab | 1-2 |
THEA 253 F | Advanced Theatre Crafts Lab | 1-2 |
| Required Production Courses (4-6.5 units): | 4-6.5 | |
THEA 130 F | Beginning Theatre Workshop | 3 |
THEA 131 F | Intermediate Theatre Workshop | 2-3 |
THEA 132 F | Beginning Resident Theatre Company | 0.5-3 |
THEA 134 F | Beginning Theatre Practicum (formerly THEA 133 F) | 3 |
THEA 139 F | Beginning Musical Theatre Concert Production | 1 |
THEA 177 F | Beginning Director's Practicum | 0.5-3 |
THEA 178 F | Beginning Musical Theatre Production | 3 |
THEA 233 F | Intermediate Theatre Practicum | 2-3 |
THEA 231 F | Advanced Theatre Workshop | 2-3 |
THEA 234 F | Beginning Experimental Theatre | 2-3 |
THEA 243 F | Advanced Theatre Practicum | 2-3 |
THEA 278 F | Intermediate Musical Theatre Production | 2-3 |
THEA 279 F | Advanced Musical Theatre Production | 2-3 |
| Restricted Electives (6-8 units): | 6-8 | |
THEA 090 F | Introduction to Advanced Topics in Theatre Technology | 2 |
THEA 091 F | Video and Scenic Projection for the Theatre | 2 |
THEA 146 F | Scene Painting | 3 |
THEA 151 F | Properties: Design and Construction | 3 |
THEA 168 F | Non-sewing Costume Crafts | 2 |
THEA 263 F | Beginning Entertainment Drafting | 3 |
THEA 267 F | Entertainment Business | 3 |
WELD 100 F | Introduction to Welding (formerly WELD 121AF) | 3 |
| Total Units | 34-44.5 | |
Student Learning Outcomes
Program Level Student Learning Outcomes
Outcome 1: Distinguish and employ different types of construction techniques for the purpose of building safe and effective theatrical scenery.
Outcome 2: Illustrate, evaluate, and employ the correct, safe and efficient use of tools, hardware, and equipment for the purpose of implementation with rigging, automation, and other advanced systems.
Outcome 3: Distinguish and apply advanced technical theatre terminology in order to communicate effectively within the entertainment industry.
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