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 the General University Requirements for Occupational Endorsement Certificates.
- Complete the following major requirements:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Total | 9 | |
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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.