Certificate of Proficiency | 16 credits
Communication and Performing Arts Division
Salt Lake City Campus
General Information 801-957-4073
Program Information 801-957-3095
Program Website
Academic and Career Advising
Program Faculty
Associate Professor - Zac Curtis
Adjunct Faculty - Eric Munoz
Program Description
The Technical Theatre Certificate program provides students with training required to work in the technical theatre industry. It includes training in Theatrical construction, lighting, sound, design, and hands-on production work which will prepare students to compete in the professional theatre world.
The Theatre Department faculty supports high standards in theatre education, enriched with film collaboration; they encourage and mentor individual students to attain their highest potential.
Career Opportunities
There are numerous opportunities in technical theatre including Lighting, Sound, construction, stagehand work, stage management, and design for theatre, film, music, or speaking events. Students may obtain employment and/or internships with theatre, film, or event organizations and venues in the local communities or nation-wide. Technicians and designers may seek membership in industry unions. Many technicians do not hold regular jobs in the field, but work as contract entrepreneurs.
Transfer/Articulation Information
Students may continue on to baccalaureate granting institutions in Technical Theatre. The Technical Theatre Certificate of Proficiency is embedded within the Theatre Arts AS degree, but in itself the certificate is currently not transferable to most four-year institutions; however, the courses themselves are transferable.
Estimated Cost for Students
Tuition and student fees: http://www.slcc.edu/student/financial/tuition-fees.aspx
Books: $150
Supplies: $50
Course Fees: $50
Estimated Time to Completion
Three Semesters of part-time course load.
Program Entry Requirements
There are no requirements to enter the program itself, but there is a required audition to take THEA 1190 . Students should contact Zac Curtis: Zachary.curtis@slcc.edu for interview information.
This certificate of proficiency is not financial aid eligible but the courses within this certificate may be eligible if taken as part of a financial aid eligible program, including the Theatre A.S. degree.
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Related College-Wide Student Learning Outcomes |
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1 - Acquire substantive knowledge
2 - Communicate effectively
3 - Develop quantitative literacies
4 - Think critically & creatively
5 - Become a community engaged learner
6 - Work in professional & constructive manner
7 - Develop computer & information literacy
8 - Develop lifelong wellness
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Acquire entry-level professional skills in Stagecraft, Lighting, Sound, and Theatrical Design to apply to technical work on live performance.
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1, 2, 4, 7 |
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Apply theory and skills related to production of artistic works for stage, film, and other media.
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1, 4, 6, 7 |
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Demonstrate ability to critically analyze the production values for stage, film, and other media, with appropriate expression, accuracy, and artistic value.
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1, 2, 4, 6 |
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Demonstrate competency in, and understanding of, the skills involved in creative artistic works for stage, film, and other media.
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1, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
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