Technical Theatre: Stage Crew Technician

This award is not eligible for Financial Aid

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Technical Theatre: Stage Crew Technician is designed to provide students with skills to work on theatrical productions as part of the stage crew. The courses include instruction in general theatre knowledge and safety and provide opportunities for hands-on theatrical production experience. A Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Technical Theatre and the Associate in Arts, Fine Arts (AAFA), Emphasis in Theatre are also available at select colleges. Please check with your local college for program availability.

This is a Fast Track Certificate, which can be completed in two semesters or less.

Details

Field of Interest
Visual and Performing Arts
Academic Plan Code
5099N
Total credits required
6 - 7
Catalog Year
2024 - 2025
What You'll Learn
  1. Interpret stage directions to industry specifications.
  2. Recognize theatre roles and responsibilities including safety protocols.
  3. Demonstrate use of safety procedures for shop, rigging, lighting and handling of scenic elements.
  4. Recognize different forms of theatrical scenery.
  5. Operate basic lighting and audio equipment for stage use.
Career Statistics

Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
THP213 Introduction to Technical Theatre Critical course Gateway course 4
THO251 Safety Practices in Theatre and Film Production 1

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
THP201AA or
THP201AB or
THO202AA or
THO202AC
Theatre Production I or Theatre Production II or Theatre Production I Scene Shop or Theatre Production I Costume Shop May be taken in first or second term. 1–2
Course Area Key

Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

Official Curriculum Documentation
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Catalog page: https://scottsdalecc.catalog.maricopa.edu/programs/5099N-SCC05
Disclaimer

This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses in the program.

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.

Previous Catalog Years

The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.

Previous catalog years for Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Technical Theatre: Stage Crew Technician