May 09, 2024  
2023-2024 College Catalog 
  
2023-2024 College Catalog

Technical Theater Option, A.A.S. - Technical Studies


The Technical Theater degree provides hands-on practical training and experimental learning in several areas of technical theatre production. Emphasis is on developing skills in modern production technology including constructing and rigging scenery, hanging and focusing of lighting, design and procurement of costumes, make-up, stage management, audio engineering, and procurement of props. Students will have the opportunity to participate in live productions.

The objectives of this program are to:

  • Demonstrate well-developed personal skills in the workplace and as part of the crew.
  • Investigate and problem solves as an individual and in a collaborative team setting.
  • Integrate the techniques of the creative process into the production area.
  • Employ the tools, technology, and skills required to problem solve for production.
  • Understand and interpret the design areas into a realized form for performance.

First Year


Fall Semester


Total Semester Hours: 15


Winter Session


Spring Semester


  • Credits: 3
  • GTEC 000 - Technology Gen Ed Requirement Credits: 3
  •  

  • TSC 000 - Technical Studies Core Credits: 3
  • OR

  • TCTH 000 - Program Elective Credits: 3
  •  

  • TSC 000 - Technical Studies Core Credits: 3
  • OR

  • TCTH 000 - Program Elective Credits: 3
  •  

  • TSC 000 - Technical Studies Core Credits: 3
  • OR

  • TCTH 000 - Program Elective Credits: 3

Total Semester Hours: 15


Summer Session


Second Year


Fall Semester


Total Semester Hours: 15


Winter Session


Spring Semester


Total Semester Hours: 15


Summer Session


Total Program Hours: 60


Technical Studies Core or Program Elective Courses (Recommended)


Technical Studies credits may be earned for corporate, industrial, or military training programs after review by a faculty assessor of related program. Individuals without sufficient technical training experience must select courses in one of the programs/options listed below to satisfy the Technical Studies credit requirements. All courses should be selected with assistance from a faculty advisor.

Technology General Education Courses (Recommended)


Recommended courses listed below but student can also choose from the list of approved General Education  courses in the College catalog.

Humanities General Education Courses


Choose from the list of approved courses  in the College catalog.

General Education Courses (Recommended)


Recommended courses listed below but student can also choose from the list of approved General Education  courses in the College catalog.

Developmental Courses


Students may need to first take some developmental courses  that are designed to prepare students for the college-level coursework in their academic plan. This may add to the students’ completion time. The number of credits students take each semester will determine when the student will complete his/her program of study.