- The exploration and development of a theatrical production at a beginning level in a lab environment.
- Students apply the necessary skills for the process of mounting a professional theatrical production.
First Year Technical Training
First Year Technical Training
Two-Year Technical Certificate Program
THEATRE: DESIGN/TECHNICAL THEATRE (Certificate of Achievement)
A two-year vocational training program to develop the skills in technical theatre necessary for the aspiring theatre artist to pursue a career in the professional theatre. Students enrolled in this program receive instruction from theatre professionals who are company members of the Pacific Conservatory Theatre. Admittance to program is by audition/interview.
The graduate of the certificate program in design/technical theater will:
- Demonstrate safe, effective techniques and exhibit professional behavior in support of the production and performance of a professional theatrical production.
- Exhibit or process inclusive of abstract thinking, decision-making and divergent problem-solving.
- Communicate through creative expression and playing standard theatrical vocabulary and presentational techniques.
- Display a competency in critical reading as it relates to theatrical texts.
Beginning Production Laboratory
Beginning Performance Laboratory
- In this intensive beginning level laboratory course, the student can apply and develop all of the skills utilized in dramatic performances.
- Students may spend class hours with the instructor dealing with different production situations, working under pressure to meet unchanging deadlines, and engaging in actual performance experiences.
Materials, Tools and Techniques 1
- An introductory course in the tools, materials, and production techniques employed by a professional theatrical technician.
- This vocational course offers the opportunity for theatre practitioners to update, develop, and refine their skills in a professional theatre setting.
- This course is required of all students enrolled in the Drama — Technical Theater Certificate program
Intermediate Production Laboratory
- The exploration and development of a theatrical production at an intermediate level in a lab environment.
- Students apply the necessary skills for the process of mounting a professional theatrical production.
Intermediate Performance Laboratory
- In this intensive intermediate level laboratory course, the student can apply and develop all of the skills utilized in dramatic performances.
- Students may spend class hours with the instructor dealing with different production situations, working under pressure to meet unchanging deadlines, and engaging in actual performance experiences.
Materials, Tools and Techniques 2
- An expansion on Materials, Tools and Techniques 1 in the tools, materials, and production techniques employed by a professional theatrical technician.
- This vocational course offers the opportunity for theatre practitioners to update, develop, and refine their skills in a professional theatre setting.
- This course is required of all students enrolled in the Drama — Technical Theater Certificate program.