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

11 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:
      1. CSU Transfer Course

        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
          1. CSU Transfer Course

            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)

            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

                  3 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
                    1. C2 - Humanities
                    2. CSU Transfer Course

                      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
                        1. CSU Transfer Course

                          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
                            1. CSU Transfer Course
                            1. C - Humanities

                            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: 22 units