Theater Arts-Television Performance
Certificate of Achievement Theatre Arts and Television · Gavilan College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Gavilan Theatre and Television Program opens the doors for students to become producers, actors, writers, editors and directors for television/video/film production. Students in the Gavilan Television program participate in learning experiences that teach skills in pre-production, production and postproduction including: writing, acting, camera operation, editing, audio, directing in studio and field production scenarios for television production. The projects created and produced by students are prepared for webcast on GavTV, Blip.TV, and Youtube. Academic pathways for an A.A. degree in Television Performance may lead to a Bachelor of Arts in Dramatic and Teledramatic Arts, in addition to degrees in Cinema and Film.
Learning Outcome(s):
- Develop the skills required to set-up and operate video and audio equipment for live or live to tape studio or field productions.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills in digital editing for broadcast television.
- Master the skills and knowledge needed for television production including: lighting, set design, make-up, etc.
- Develop teamwork skills through class exercises, assignments, and performances.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| THEA 16 | History and Culture of Television, Film and New Media | 3 |
| orMCTV 16 | History and Culture of Television, Film and New Media | 3 |
| THEA 18 | Single Camera Production | 3 |
| orMCTV 18 | Single Camera Production | 3 |
| THEA 6 | Introduction to Audio Production | 3 |
| orMCTV 6 | Introduction to Audio Production | 3 |
| THEA 17A | Television and Video Workshop | 3 |
| Choose one (if not used above): | ||
| THEA 20 | Introduction to Scriptwriting | 3 |
| HUM 25 | Motion Picture Production | 3 |
| THEA 19 | Acting and Voice for TV, Film and Media | 3 |
| Total | ||