Occupational Endorsement Certificate in Event Production

The Occupational Endorsement Certificate in Event Production prepares students for a full-time or part-time career in the performing arts, specifically technical theatre or working backstage.

Admission Requirements

Graduation Requirements

Complete 9 credits from the following:9
Technical Theatre for the Event Technician
Introduction to Sewing and Wardrobe
Lighting and Beginning Programming
Audio and Sound Engineering for Event Production
Rigging and Fly Crew
Carpentry and Props for Event Production
Theatre Practicum: Technical 1
Total9
1

A maximum of 3 credits of THR A295 may be applied towards the graduation requirements of this certificate.

A minimum of 9 credits is required for the degree.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students graduating with an Occupational Endorsement Certificate in Event Production will be able to:

  • Identify and demonstrate safe practices and safety-related issues in a fast-paced backstage or event production environment. 
  • Demonstrate skills used by stagehands, or event technicians in multiple disciplines.
  • Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills related to the different areas of event production such as lighting, audio production, rigging and fly, and grip work. 
  • Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate and coordinate cross-departmentally with the many different subsets in the production process.