Theatre and Entertainment Technology (221B)
The Theatre and Entertainment Technology program develops
the knowledge and skills necessary for students to embark on careers as
professional stage hands, stage carpenters, stage electricians, audio technicians
or technical directors. Emphasis in this specialized program is on production.
Many hours are required in the operation of the theatre plant, and the construction
of scenery, properties and lighting of theatrical events. Students will be
actively involved in the production of numerous music, dance and theatre events
in the Nathan H. Wilson Center for the Arts on South Campus.
This program comprises basic theatre technology, general
education and advanced specialized technical courses. Hands-on learning takes
place in both a classroom setting and in live production situations to provide
students with the principals and practices required for employment in the
rapidly expanding and “high-tech” entertainment industry.
Upon completion of this program, students may apply to take the examination for membership into the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (http://www.iatse-intl.org/), the professional union representing backstage personnel.
Estimated tuition is $4,050 (for Florida residents, as of 7/05). Contact program manager about additional costs (textbooks, fees and materials).
| General Education Courses |
| ENC 1101 |
English Composition I |
3 |
| THE 2000 |
Theater Appreciation |
3 |
| |
*Social and Behavioral Sciences |
3 |
| |
*Humanities |
3 |
| |
*Mathematics |
3 |
| |
Credit Hours |
15 |
| Professional Courses |
| TPA 1000 |
Introduction to Theatre Technology |
3 |
| TPA 1210 |
Stagecraft I |
3 |
| TPA 1220 |
Introduction to Stage Lighting |
3 |
| TPA 1290 |
Technical Theatre Lab I |
2 |
| TPA 1273 |
Stage Property |
3 |
| TPA 2221 |
Advanced Stage Lighting |
3 |
| TPA 1291 |
Technical Theatre Lab II |
2 |
| TPA 2208 |
Drafting for the Theatre |
3 |
| TPA 2212 |
Sound for the Stage |
3 |
| TPA 2292 |
Technical Theatre Lab III |
2 |
| TPA 1060 |
Scene Design |
3 |
| TPA 2600 |
Stage Management |
3 |
| TPA 2293 |
Technical Theatre Lab IV |
2 |
| TPA 1211 |
Stagecraft II |
3 |
| TPA 2077 |
Scene Painting
(Only available Summer A terms) |
3 |
| TPA 1942 |
Internship |
2 |
| |
Credit Hours |
43 |
| Professional Electives |
| TPA 1248 |
Stage Make-up |
3 |
| TPA 2230 |
Costume Techniques |
3 |
| TPP 2300 |
Beginning Directing |
3 |
| ARH 2050 |
Art History I |
3 |
| ART 1201C |
Design I |
3 |
| ART 1300C |
Drawing I |
3 |
| CGS 2470 |
Computer Aided Drafting and Design |
3 |
| PHY 1020C |
Physics for Liberal Arts with Laboratory |
3 |
| MUM 1600 |
Recording Techniques I |
3 |
| MUM 1601 |
Recording Techniques II |
3 |
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Credit Hours |
6 |
Total Credit Hours: 64
*Refer to A.S. degree General
Education Requirements.
You have two options in this program: the associate in science
(A.S.) degree, which can prepare you for employment or transfer
to a state university, and the associate in applied science
(A.A.S.) degree, which is intended primarily for students who
want immediate employment after graduation. If you choose the
A.S. degree you must take MAC 1105, MGF 1106 or a higher level
mathematics. The A.A.S. degree requires MAT 1033 or higher.
Please see an advisor to determine the option that is best for you.
