Technical Theatre
Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted) Theatre Arts · Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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):
- Utilize skills in performing technical duties for live theatre productions.
- Apply artistic concepts to the development of theatrical designs.
- 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 |
| orTHEA 105 | Theatre History 1 | 3 |
| THEA 135 | Technical Production | 2 |
| orTHEA 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 | |