Theatre: Technology and Production, CA

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CODE: THTP-CT | TOTAL CREDITS: 30 | FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: Eligible

Financial Aid Note: This certificate is financial aid eligible (as of Aug. 1, 2023).

GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Important information about the educational debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attended this program are located at www.csn.edu/gainful-employment.

DESCRIPTION

A 12-month program designed for students to hone technical skills in the entertainment industry for one of the following fields:

Scenic Construction
Wardrobe Technology
Audio Technology
Audio/Video Technology
Entertainment Lighting and Electrics
Digital Fabrication
Production Management

The program focuses on those skills used in theatre, film, and entertainment industries. Graduates of the program will be qualified to assume technical positions in entertainment production.

COMPUTATION & HUMAN RELATIONS COMPONENTS

Computation: THTR 204
Human Relations: COM 115

ACADEMIC MAP

CSN CA Theatre: Technology and Production Map

Student Learning Outcomes

Communicate with professional designers and technicians in the entertainment industry.
Identify hierarchy and structure of scenic, wardrobe, lighting, or sound production roles to support events in the performing arts.
Analyze the production process for events through written communication.
Demonstrate applied knowledge and skills to set up, maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot equipment used in theatrical and film environments.
Obtain OSHA certifications for working as technicians in the entertainment industry.
Prepare for professional careers as technicians in the entertainment industry.

General Education Requirements

TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 3

Communications (3 Credits)

COM 115 - Applied Communication

Special Program Requirements

TOTAL SPECIAL PROGRAM CREDITS: 27

Core Requirements (16 Credits)