Code: AAS.THEATRE.TECH

Theatre Arts: Technical Theatre Production prepares a student with the basics in technical theatre. It is designed to offer a student the opportunity to learn set design, scenic art, lighting design, stage electrics, stage management and stage crew. This option will equip the student with a deeper knowledge in technical theatre so that they can either join the workforce or move onto a four-year institution where they can choose a specific area in technical theatre.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

1. Demonstrate a basic, hands-on knowledge of a variety of technical aspects in the theatre. Read and comprehend a ground plan and demonstrate an understanding of working in different theatrical spaces; arena, thrust, black box, proscenium, etc.
2. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the fundamentals of stage lighting, including how to wire lighting instruments and the basics of electricity; watts, volts and amps. Read and comprehend a light plot and how to hang, focus and gel instruments according to designers.
3. Operate a fly system, follow spot-video projections, lighting board and sound board.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of the business of show business, including the various resources available for finding work and joining the unions.
5. Gain the experience, both hands-on and in the classroom, to be able to assimilate easily to compete in this field and to continue their training in a professional technical theatre program either at a college or apprenticeship program.