# Technical Theatre (Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted))

Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Theatre Arts

Source: https://sac.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/34297/34898/36153/34359/36221

Program Code: SAC.TATEC.CA

Program Control Number: 42661

The technical theatre certificate program and pathway is designed to prepare the student to work as a designer and technician in the technical theatre field. Students learn how to use and operate equipment and programs for design and application in theatrical productions.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Utilize skills in performing technical duties for live theatre productions.
2.  Apply artistic concepts to the development of theatrical designs.
3.  Employ acquired skills to gain employment as a technician in the entertainment industry.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | | 8 |
| THEA 117 | Introduction to Technical Theatre | 3 |
| THEA 100 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| or THEA 105 | Theatre History 1 | 3 |
| THEA 135 | Technical Production | 2 |
| or THEA 150B | Technical Theatre in Production | 2 |
| **Electives** | | 6 |
| THEA 109 | Stage Management | 3 |
| THEA 128 | Introduction to Sound Design | 3 |
| THEA 131 | Stagecraft | 3 |
| THEA 132 | Stage Makeup | 3 |
| THEA 133 | Lighting Fundamentals | 3 |
| THEA 136 | Fundamentals of Costume Design | 3 |
| **Total** | | **14** |