Stage Management Certificate

PROGRAM CODE: 2C18749A

The Stage Management Certificate is designed to provide the student with enhanced occupational competency as a Stage Manager for theatrical and dance productions, corporate events, theme parks, television, and film studios. This advanced certificate requires completion of the Assistant Stage Management Certificate (19-24.5 units) plus additional advanced courses for a total of 37-50.5 units. At least one-half of the units toward the certificate must be completed at Fullerton College. All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.

Required Courses (21 units):
MUS 101 FMusic Fundamentals3
THEA 100 FIntroduction to the Theatre3
THEA 141 FIntroduction to Technical Theatre4
THEA 160 FIntroduction to Sound Technology3
THEA 170 FBeginning Theatrical Lighting (formerly THEA 144 F)3
THEA 265 FTheatre Management2
THEA 266 FStage Management3
Required Design Course (2 units):
Select either THEA 091 F or THEA 162 F (which requires and additional Stage Crew Activity Course)
THEA 091 FVideo and Scenic Projection for the Theatre2
or THEA 162 F Sound Design for the Theatre
Required Stage Crew Activity Courses (1-9 units):1-9
Concurrent enrollment for the following courses is required for THEA 160 F, THEA 162 F, and THEA 170 F. Select 0.5 units per course selected.
Introduction to Stage Crew Activity (formerly THEA 149 F)0.5-3
Beginning Stage Crew Activity0.5-3
Intermediate Stage Crew Activity0.5-3
Advanced Stage Crew Activity0.5-3
Required Production Courses (9-11.5 units):9-11.5
Select courses to fulfill stage management positions.
Beginning Theatre Workshop3
Intermediate Theatre Workshop2-3
Beginning Resident Theatre Company0.5-3
Beginning Theatre Practicum (formerly THEA 133 F)3
Beginning Musical Theatre Concert Production1
Beginning Director's Practicum0.5-3
Beginning Musical Theatre Production3
Intermediate Theatre Practicum2-3
Beginning Experimental Theatre2-3
Advanced Theatre Practicum2-3
Intermediate Musical Theatre Production2-3
Advanced Musical Theatre Production2-3
Restricted Electives (4-7 units):4-7
Principles of Management3
Human Resource Management3
Introduction to Personal Computers4
Beginning Spreadsheet (MS Excel)3
Introduction to Information Systems4
Interpersonal Communication3
Small Group Communication3
Musical Theatre History3
Modern Dramatic Literature3
Introduction to Costume Design3
Introduction to Stage Combat3
Stage Directing3
Entertainment Business3
Total Units37-50.5

Outcome 1: Organize and create a prompt book relevant to a theatrical event.

Outcome 2: Analyze and evaluate the production requirements of a theatrical event.

Outcome 3: Design, assemble, and evaluate a theatrical play season.

Outcome 4: Identify and interpret common themes and purposes in producing a theatrical production

Outcome 5: Evaluate and compare the job descriptions of theatrical production personnel.

Outcome 6: Contrast and identify the various theatrical unions and how they relate to a theatrical production.


https://www.curricunet.com/fullerton/reports/program_report.cfm?programs_id=1222