Technical Director Certificate
Division: Visual and Performing Arts
PROGRAM CODE: 1C12962N
The Technical Director Certificate is designed to prepare the student for occupational competency as a theatrical technician, stagehand, shop foreman or Technical Director. To earn a certificate, the required courses as listed with a grade of C or better. At least 50% of all course work must be completed at Cypress College. This certificate requires a total of 22-23 units.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses are listed in suggested sequence (16-17 units): | ||
| THEA 110 C | Stage Management for Theatre | 3 |
| THEA 160 C | Computer Drafting for Theatre | 3 |
| THEA 143 C | Stagecraft | 3 |
| THEA 146 C | Scenic Painting | 3 |
| THEA 149 C | Stage Crew I - Running | 1-2 |
| or THEA 150 C | Stage Crew II-Production Preparation | |
| THEA 111 C | Industry Prep for Theatre | 3 |
| Required Design Courses (6 units) | 6 | |
| Introduction to Theatre Design | 3 | |
| Video and Projection Design for Theatre | 3 | |
| Sound Design for Theatre | 3 | |
| Lighting Design for Theatre | 3 | |
| Costume Design for Theatre | 3 | |
| Scenic Design for Theatre | 3 | |
| Total Units | 22-23 | |
Program Student Learning Outcomes:
OUTCOME 1: Have skills needed to work competently in the scene shop of a working theatre. These include, but are not limited to: Woodworking, construction, carpentry and drafting.
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