Theatre Arts - Technical Theatre
A.A. Degree Theatre Arts · Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Program Code: SAC.TATEC.AA
Program Control Number: 04221
The Associates in Arts in Technical Theatre degree provides a fundamental exploration of the art of technical theater focusing on the technical elements that support performers and enhance performances. It is designed to prepare the student for a professional career as a stage technician, lighting technician, sound technician, master electrician, scenic carpenter, stage manager, and other related positions. This degree provides a flexible and diverse study plan in comparison to the associate of arts for transfer degree. Please consult a SAC counselor for information about course requirements for four-year institutions.
Learning Outcome(s):
- Use practical skills required in the professional technical theater arena.
- Apply the artistic concepts of theatrical design as they relate to specified play scripts.
- Demonstrate experience in the creation and presentation of public performances of theater using the technologies appropriate for stage performances.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 17 | |
| THEA 131 | Stagecraft | 3 |
| THEA 105 | Theatre History 1 | 3 |
| THEA 110 | Acting Fundamentals | 3 |
| THEA 109 | Stage Management | 3 |
| Design | 3 | |
| THEA 133 | Lighting Fundamentals | 3 |
| orTHEA 117 | Introduction to Technical Theatre | 3 |
| orTHEA 136 | Fundamentals of Costume Design | 3 |
| Production | 2 | |
| THEA 135 | Technical Production | 2 |
| orTHEA 150B | Technical Theatre in Production | 2 |
| Electives | 5-10 | |
| THEA 128 | Introduction to Sound Design | 3 |
| THEA 132 | Stage Makeup | 3 |
| THEA 151 | Showcase I | 3 |
| THEA 169 | Work Experience - Theatre | 1-4 |
| or choose two (2) from the above required courses in either Design or Production. | ||
| Total | 22-27 | |