Theatre: Design/Technical Theatre - Certificate of Achievement

This program map only provides one possible pathway for degree and/or certificate obtainment and is for reference only. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor to develop your individualized Student Education Plan.

A two-year vocational training program designed to develop the skills in technical theatre necessary for the aspiring theatre artist to pursue a career in professional theatre. Students enrolled in this program receive instruction from theatre professionals who are company members of the Pacific Conservatory Theatre. Admittance to program is by audition/interview.

The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway. It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.

Demonstrate safe, effective techniques and exhibit professional behavior in the support of the production and performance of a professional theatrical production.

Exhibit a process inclusive of abstract thinking, decision-making and divergent problem solving.

Communicate through creative expression employing standard theatrical vocabulary and presentational techniques.

Display a competency in critical reading as it relates to theatrical texts.

Program Map

Requirement
GE General Education
E Elective

Spring Year 1

16 units
THEA 306
Materials, Tools, and Techniques 2
An expansion on THEA 305 in the tools, materials, and production techniques employed by a professional theatrical technician. This vocational course offers the opportunity for theatre practitioners to update, develop, and refine their skills in a professional theatre setting. This course is required of all students enrolled in the Drama -- Technical Theater Certificate program. This course is not open to students who have received credit for DRMA 304.
  1. Advisories: THEA 305
          THEA 111
          Intermediate Production Laboratory
          The exploration and development of a theatrical production at an intermediate level in a lab environment. Students apply the necessary skills for the process of mounting a professional theatrical production. This course is not open to students who have received credit for DRMA 112.
          1. Advisories: THEA 110
                  THEA 115
                  Intermediate Performance Laboratory
                  In this intensive intermediate level laboratory course, the student can apply and develop all of the skills utilized in dramatic performances. Students may spend class hours with the instructor dealing with different performance situations, working under pressure to meet unchanging deadlines, and engaging in actual performance experiences. Therefore, absence from a production laboratory meeting is allowed only with prior approval of the instructor. This course is not open to students who have received credit for DRMA 113.
                  1. Advisories: THEA 114

                          Fall Year 1

                          16 units
                          THEA 305
                          Materials, Tools, and Techniques 1
                          An introductory course in the tools, materials, and production techniques employed by a professional theatrical technician. This vocational course offers the opportunity for theatre practitioners to update, develop, and refine their skills in a professional theatre setting. This course is required of all students enrolled in the Drama -- Technical Theater Certificate program. This course is not open to students who have received credit for DRMA 304.
                          1. Advisories: MATH 311
                          2. Advisories: ENGL 100
                          3. Advisories: ENGL C1000
                                  THEA 110
                                  Beginning Production Laboratory
                                  The exploration and development of a theatrical production at a beginning level in a lab environment. Students apply the necessary skills for the process of mounting a professional theatrical production. This course is not open to students who have received credit for DRMA 112.
                                            THEA 114
                                            Beginning Performance Laboratory
                                            In this intensive beginning level laboratory course, the student can apply and develop all of the skills utilized in dramatic performances. Students may spend class hours with the instructor dealing with different performance situations, working under pressure to meet unchanging deadlines, and engaging in actual performance experiences. Therefore, absence from a production laboratory meeting is allowed only with prior approval of the instructor. This course is not open to students who have received credit for DRMA 113.

                                                      Fall Year 2

                                                      16 units
                                                      THEA 307
                                                      Planning, Production, and Management 1
                                                      An introductory course on planning, production, and management processes and techniques employed by professional theatrical artists and craftspersons. This vocational course offers the opportunity for theatre practitioners to update, develop, and refine their skills in a professional theatre setting. This course is required of all students enrolled in the Drama -- Technical Theater Certificate program. This course is not open to students who have received credit for DRMA 304.
                                                      1. Advisories: THEA 305
                                                      2. Advisories: THEA 306
                                                              THEA 112
                                                              Advanced Intermediate Production Laboratory
                                                              The exploration and development of a theatrical production at an advanced-intermediate level in a lab environment. Students apply the necessary skills for the process of mounting a professional theatrical production. This course is not open to students who have received credit for DRMA 112.
                                                              1. Advisories: THEA 111
                                                                      THEA 116
                                                                      Advanced Intermediate Performance Laboratory
                                                                      In this intensive advanced-intermediate level laboratory course, the student can apply and develop all of the skills utilized in dramatic performances. Students may spend class hours with the instructor dealing with different production situations, working under pressure to meet unchanging deadlines, and engaging in actual performance experiences. Therefore, absence from a production laboratory meeting is allowed only with prior approval of the instructor. This course is not open to students who have received credit for DRMA 113.
                                                                      1. Advisories: THEA 115

                                                                              Spring Year 2

                                                                              16 units
                                                                              THEA 308
                                                                              Planning, Production, and Management 2
                                                                              An expansion on THEA 307 in the planning, production, and management processes and techniques employed by professional theatrical artists and craftspersons. This vocational course offers the opportunity for theatre practitioners to update, develop, and refine their skills in a professional theatre setting. This course is required of all students enrolled in the Drama -- Technical Theater Certificate program. This course is not open to students who have received credit for DRMA 304.
                                                                              1. Advisories: THEA 307
                                                                                      THEA 113
                                                                                      Advanced Production Laboratory
                                                                                      The exploration and development of a theatrical production at an advanced level in a lab environment. Students apply the necessary skills for the process of mounting a professional theatrical production. This course is not open to students who have received credit for DRMA 112.
                                                                                      1. Advisories: THEA 112
                                                                                      2. Advisories: MATH 311
                                                                                              THEA 117
                                                                                              Advanced Performance Laboratory
                                                                                              In this intensive advanced-intermediate level laboratory course, the student can apply and develop all of the skills utilized in dramatic performances. Students may spend class hours with the instructor dealing with different performance situations, working under pressure to meet unchanging deadlines, and engaging in actual performance experiences. Therefore, absence from a production laboratory meeting is allowed only with prior approval of the instructor. This course is not open to students who have received credit for DRMA 113.
                                                                                              1. Advisories: THEA 116