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Technical Theatre and Stagecraft Certificate

Technical Theatre and Stagecraft Certificate

Certificate Program
Total Credits Required: 30

The Technical Theatre and Stagecraft Certificate is a 30-credit program covering behind-the-scenes stage technology: set construction, lighting, rigging, and stage management.

Students build, light, and run actual productions alongside the Theatre and Performance program — learning the crafts that make a show happen before the curtain rises. It is intended for stagehands, lighting and set characters, and future stage managers.

Program Structure

  • Stagecraft fundamentals: 10 credits
  • Art: 10 credits
  • Production practicum: 10 credits
  • Program-related employment: 10 credits (optional replacement for one course)

Graduation Requirements

  • Completion of at least 30 credit hours
  • Successful completion of all required departmental coursework
  • Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0
  • A grade of C or higher in all core program requirements
  • Completion of a crewed stage production

Program Overview

This certificate is offered through the Career Programs department within the Professional Studies division. See the full Programs of Study catalog.


OOC / Behind-the-scenes notes

OOC Notes: This is a general RP description of the program. RP students taking the major are not required to fulfill these requirements exactly. Different RP-related educational expectations might be presented when a character begins their education. This page was generated from the approved Programs of Study catalog.