Theatre Technician, CTS

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The Theatre Technician Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) program prepares graduates to work in various technical theatre areas including stage management, lighting, properties, scene painting, and costume construction. The curriculum provides study and hands-on experience for students interested in employment in the entertainment industry.

Learning Outcomes:

Recipients of CTS in Theatre Technician will have demonstrated:

comprehension of basic terminology, tools, painting techniques, construction, and safety concerns used in all technical areas of theatre;
the ability to work proficiently in at least four of the following areas: Stage Management, Lighting, Properties, Scene Painting, and Costume Construction; and
the ability to interview for an entry-level technical job in theatre or a related field.

Required courses:

THTR 105:Theatre Lab Production Credit Hours: 1
THTR 112:Stagecraft Credit Hours: 3
Choose any four (4) of the following courses:
THTR 113:Lighting Fundamentals Credit Hours: 3
THTR 116:Stage Management Credit Hours: 3
THTR 212:Props Creation and Special Effects for the Stage Credit Hours: 3
THTR 215:Scene Painting Credit Hours: 3
THTR 220:Costume Construction Techniques Credit Hours: 3

Theatre Technician, CTS

Required courses:

Total credit hours required for the Certificate of Technical Studies in Theatre Technician: 16