Design and Technical Theatre

The Design and Technical Theatre Certificate is designed to prepare students for occupational competency as a theatre technician, designer, or manager in educational, community, and resident theatre venues, as well as theme parks, television, and motion picture studios. Theatre technicians may work on set construction, theatrical carpentry, scenery, sound, lighting, costumes, makeup, props, and special effects.

1. Define and distinguish between commonly used theatrical terms applied to design and the technical elements of theatre production
2. Demonstrate and use basic skills in creating and organizing a design project from concept to execution
3. Demonstrate proficiency in the skills required for a technical theatre crew
4. Analyze a play script to create a costume design concept
5. Use makeup to interpret an author’s characterization
6. Identify, define, and describe terminology commonly associated with theatrical lighting design and execution

The SBVC Technical Theatre Certificate will provide high quality, effective training and instructionrelevant to the community.  Students willlearn practical skills applicable in local theatre, media, and entertainmentindustries.  The IE is situation inbetween the entertainment hubs of Los Angeles and Las Vegas, and trainedtheatre technicians are in demand.

SBCCD Mission Statement:

The San Bernardino Community College District (SBCCD) transforms lives through the education of our students for the benefit of our diverse communities. This is achieved through the District's two colleges (San Bernardino Valley College and Crafton Hills College) and public broadcast system (Empire Network - KVCR FM/TV)by providing high quality, effective and accountable instructional and training programs and services to the students and communities we serve.