Technical Theater Certificate

The Certificate program in Technical Theater will prepare students for a career in performing arts productions specifically entailing set construction, lighting rigging, costume construction, makeup application, and sound recording and reproduction. Students will develop practical and aesthetic skills necessary for employment in scene shops, costume shops, and recording studios in professional theaters, college theaters, film-television studios, theme parks, and other venues. The courses entailed in the certificate are at the core of the AS Non Transfer Degree in Technical Theater. Students can choose to continue and build the foundation necessary for transfer to a baccalaureate program in these or related fields of study.

 
 

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Begin by exploring MSJC program maps to find career or transfer opportunities.  Program maps show the recommended course sequence that leads to graduation or transfer. The maps were developed by program experts to give you the skills and knowledge you need to succeed.    

  • Starting in Spring? Choose Fall Semester 1 courses.   
  • Are you a part-time student?  Start Fall Semester 1 courses and follow the course sequence.
Plan of Study Grid
Fall Semester 1Units
AUD-140 Beginning Studio Recording 3
THA-117 Stagecraft 3
THA-120 Stage Lighting 3
THA-121 Costume Construction 3
 Units12
Spring Semester 1
Select two of the following: 6
Stage Management
Stage Makeup
Introduction to Scene Design (formerly Models and Rendering)
Scenic Painting
 Units6
 Total Units18
Course Title Credits
Required Courses
AUD-140Beginning Studio Recording3
or MUS-140 Beginning Studio Recording
THA-117Stagecraft3
THA-120Stage Lighting3
THA-121Costume Construction3
Subtotal12
Elective Courses
Select two of the following:6
Stage Management
Stage Makeup
Introduction to Scene Design (formerly Models and Rendering)
Scenic Painting
Subtotal6
Total Units18

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Gainful Employment Disclosures: Technical Theater

Gainful Employment Disclosures – 2023 

Program Name TECHNICAL THEATER 

This program is designed to be completed in 8 months 

This program will cost $828 if completed within normal time.  There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.   

Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with $0 of debt.  

The following States do not have licensure requirements for this profession: California 

For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions please click here:  https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/ 

NOTE:  

Cost per unit $46 

Parking Permits cost $80 a year or $40 a semester  

RTA Go Pass cost $16 a year or $8 a semester  

SGA discount sticker (optional) - $14 a year or $7 a semester  

Student representation fee (optional) - $4 a year or $2 a semester  

Help a Student Fund (optional) - $4 a year or $2 a semester  

Student Health Center Fee - $52 a year or $26 a semester 

*For summer session fees and non-CA resident tuition, please see: https://www.msjc.edu/StudentServices/EnrollmentServices/Pages/What-Fees-do-I-have-to-pay.aspx