Technical Theatre
Certificate of Achievement Theatre · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
The Technical Theatre Certificate is designed to prepare the student for occupational competency as a theatre technician, theatre manager in educational, community and resident theatre venues, as well as theme parks, television and motion picture studios. Technical theatre technicians may work on set construction, theatrical carpentry, sound systems, video projection systems, projection design, lighting design, light board operation, stage lighting, scenery, costumes, props and special effects.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate skills that foster career development in the area of technical theatre.
- Develop a fundamental knowledge of the origins of theatre.
- Recognize the aesthetics of design across cultures and time periods.
- Critically analyze and appraise a theatrical performance and technical aspects of the production.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement (CA): | 3 | |
| THEATRE 30 | Stagecraft | 3 |
| A minimum of four units from the following: | 4 | |
| THEATRE 52ABCD | Theatre Practicum - Technical Theatre in Production | 4 |
| Any two courses: | 6 | |
| THEATRE 31 | Introduction to Design | 3 |
| THEATRE 32 | Theatre Design-Lighting | 3 |
| THEATRE 40 | Stage Costuming | 3 |
| THEATRE 42 | Theatrical Makeup | 3 |
| Total | 13 | |
Other Information
Arts, Communication, and Design
Local Program (Major) Code: L415
Program Control Number: 36903
TOP Code: 1006.00*
CIP Code: 50.0502