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Theatre Design and Technology Certificate

Program Overview

College of Performing and Visual Arts

The Theatre Design and Technology Certificate provides students with foundational knowledge in the field of theatrical design and technology while also providing the opportunity for advanced study in specific disciplines through chosen Certificate Electives. This Certificate can be selected by students in conjunction with most other university majors.

Certificate Requirement — 22 credits

Take all of the following courses for a total of 14 credits

THEA 100Individual Performance in Theatre

2
THEA 135Playscript Analysis

3
THEA 149Orientation to Technology

3
THEA 155Orientation to Design

3
THEA 210Drafting for the Theatre

3

Choose three classes from the following list of Certificate Electives for a total of 8 - 9 credits

THEA 215Beginning Scene Design

3
THEA 220Beginning Costume Design

3
THEA 221Costume History

3
THEA 222Costume Technology I

3
THEA 230Beginning Lighting Design

3
THEA 232Lighting Technology

3
THEA 245Beginning Sound Design

3
THEA 246Sound Technology

3
THEA 249Scenic Technology

3
THEA 290History of Style and Decor

3
THEA 300Advanced Individual Performance in Theatre

2
THEA 311Beginning Scene Painting

3
THEA 315Advanced Scene Design

3
THEA 317Properties for Stage

3
THEA 320Advanced Costume Design

3
THEA 321Digital Rendering for Theatre Design

3
THEA 332Advanced Lighting Design

3
THEA 345Advanced Sound Design

3
THEA 375Stage Management for the Theatre

3
THEA 449Design and Technology Senior Seminar

3

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