Technical Theater - A.A.S. Degree

The Technical Theater degree provides hands-on practical training and experimental learning in several areas of technical theatre production. Emphasis is on developing skills in modern production technology including constructing and rigging scenery, hanging and focusing of lighting, design and procurement of costumes, make-up, stage management, audio engineering and procurement of props. Students will have the opportunity to participate in live productions.

The objectives of this program are to:

• Demonstrate well developed personal skills in the workplace and as part of crew.
• Investigate and problem solve as an individual and in a collaborative team setting.
• Integrate the techniques of creative process into the production area.
• Employ the tools, technology and skills required to problem solve for production.
• Understand and interpret the design areas into a realized form for performance.

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This is a recommended program course sequence for students who wish to complete their associate degree in two years. Part-time students and students starting in the spring or summer semesters can meet with an Advisor to customize their plan.

*General Education & Elective courses: Choose from the list of approved courses in the College Catalog.

Students may choose to first take some developmental courses that are designed to prepare students for the college level coursework in their academic plan. This may add to the students’ completion time.

The number of credits students take each semester will determine when the student will complete his/her program of study.