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

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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

ENGL 101 - English Composition I Credits: 3
GRAD 101 - Design I Credits: 3
GRAD 107 - Drawing for Designers 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

Winter Session

Spring Semester

MATH 105 - Technical Mathematics 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

ENGL 125 - Tech. Writing & Communication I Credits: 3
GNED 000 - General Education Requirement Credits: 3
ARTA 115 - Three Dimensional Design 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

Winter Session

Spring Semester

MUSC 155 - Live Sound Production Credits: 3
GNED 000 - General Education Requirement Credits: 3
TSC 000 - Technical Studies Core Credits: 3
OR
TCTH 000 - Program Elective Credits: 3
THEA 240 - Set Design and Construction Credits: 3
GHMN 000 - Humanities Credits: 3
OR
GSOC 000 - Social Science Gen Ed Requirement Credits: 3

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.

ARTA 108 - Basic Drawing Credits: 3
ARTA 110 - Color Theory and Application Credits: 3
THEA 102 - Acting I Credits: 3
THEA 130 - Stage and Theater Make-up Credits: 3
THEA 135 - Properties & Set Augmentation Credits: 3
THEA 230 - Theater and Event Lighting Credits: 3
THEA 235 - Costume Technology Credits: 3
THEA 245 - Stage Management Credits: 3

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.

COMS 110 - Computer Concepts & Applications Credits: 3

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.

THEA 208 - Theater History I Credits: 3
THEA 209 - Theater History II Credits: 3

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.