Stagecraft - Major #5483

Certificate of Achievement Program Map
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The program map below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this path. It is always recommended that you meet with your pathway counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.


Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Stagecraft, the student will demonstrate skills, knowledge, and training necessary for entry-level employment in the field of stagecraft. Specific job titles include stagehand, scenic carpenter, lighting technician, scenic artist, costume stitcher, and dresser. The student will demonstrate the ability to follow industry standard practices in the areas of scenery, lighting, and/or sound technology for use in live theatrical performance.


Upon completion of the program, students will:
  1. 1. Students will successfully follow industry practices in stagecraft.
  2. 2. Student will exhibit professional behavior and work.
  3. 3. Students will successfully perform production stage crew duties for live theatrical productions.
Effective Term: 2024 Fall Semester

Term 1

10 units

MUS 8
Audio Engineering

3 units
Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
This course is an introduction to the art and science of audio engineering. It covers fundamental concepts and techniques, including the use of digital audio workstations, basic acoustics, signal flow, microphone principles and usage, studio equipment, signal processing, recording console functions, and multi-track recording procedures. Designed for students in music, commercial music and electronic media. (A, CSU, UC)
Course Details:

    TA 27
    Introduction to Lighting Design

    3 units
    Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
    Designed to acquaint the student with the art and practice of lighting design for the theatre, this course will include lighting equipment and control, script analysis, design methodologies, drafting, cueing, additive and subtractive color theory, lighting for dance, musicals and alternate theatre. Assignments include theoretical and realized lighting designs for theatre or dance productions. (A, CSU, UC)
    Course Details:
    1. Advisory: ENGL C1000

    TA 29A
    Advanced Technical Theatre Practicum I

    1 unit
    Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
    Topics in more advanced technical theatre and stage crew leadership beyond the scope of TA23. Students may specialize in one or more of the following areas (with instructor approval): scenery, properties, costumes, make-up, lighting, sound, projection and special effects. (A, CSU, UC)
    Course Details:
    1. Prerequisite: TA 23
    2. Advisory: ENGL C1000

    TA 39A
    Intermediate Crew Practicum I

    1 unit
    Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
    An intermediate exploration of application of production responsibilities in one or more of the following areas: stage management, house management, construction, scenery, properties, costumes, lighting, sound, and running crew. Students will serve on the crew for a department or community production, requiring some night and weekend hours. (A, CSU, UC)
    Course Details:
    1. Prerequisite: TA 23

    TA 49
    Introduction to Theatre Design

    2 units
    Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
    A survey of scenery, sound, costumes, makeup, properties, theatrical equipment and construction techniques through demonstration, and laboratory experience. Information is application to all formal theatrical applications. Through demonstration and laboratory experiences, students gain an understanding of the organization of theatre (technical personnel) as well as an appreciation for theatrical design. (A, CSU, UC)
    Course Details:
    1. Advisory: ENGL C1000

    Term 2

    11 units

    TA 23
    Technical Theatre Practicum

    3 units
    Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
    Application of production responsibilities in one or more of the following areas: stage management, house management, construction, scenery, properties, costumes, lighting, sound, and running crew. Students will serve on the crew for a department or community production, requiring some night and weekend hours. (A, CSU, UC)
    Course Details:
    1. Advisory: ENGL C1000

    TA 25
    Stagecraft

    3 units
    Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
    This course is an introduction to technical theatre and the creation of scenic elements. Topics include basic introduction to design, construction, set movement, props, backstage organization, stage management, lighting equipment, and sound. Discussion of career possibilities. (A, CSU, UC)
    Course Details:
    1. Advisory: ENGL C1000

    TA 29B
    Advanced Technical Theatre Practicum II

    1 unit
    Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
    Topics in advanced technical theatre beyond the scope of TA 29A. Students may specialize in one or more of the following areas (with instructor approval): scenery, properties, costumes, make-up, lighting, sound, projection, and special effects. (A, CSU, UC)
    Course Details:
    1. Prerequisite: TA 29A

    TA 35
    Costume Crafts

    3 units
    Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
    Techniques of theory and application of costume crafts for the stage, including use of equipment, fabrics and materials appropriate to costume accessory and craft making, and preparation of appropriate accessories. (A, CSU, UC)
    Course Details:
    1. Advisory: ENGL C1000

    TA 39B
    Intermediate Crew Practicum II

    1 unit
    Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
    An advanced exploration of leadership roles in production responsibilities leading small teams in one or more of the following areas: stage management, house management, construction, scenery, properties, costumes, lighting, sound, and running crew. Students will serve on the crew for a department or community production, requiring some night and weekend hours. (A, CSU, UC)
    Course Details:
    1. Prerequisite: TA 39A
    Total: 21 units