Assistant Stage Manager, COP

This Certificate of Proficiency is for students looking to acquire the basic skills necessary to begin a career as a stage manager in the broad-based field of live entertainment. Students learn the fundamentals of rehearsal procedures, union contracts, production organization, and performance procedures. In addition, students who gain experience by participating in live productions at IVC’s Performing Arts Center. The program includes placement in an internship with local live entertainment companies. Students completing this certificate can pursue work as stage managers, assistant stage managers, and production assistants with employers such as regional theaters, theme parks, convention centers, concert producers, opera companies, dance companies, cruise ships, and cirque troupes.

Complete the following courses:

TA 48A BEGINNING STAGE MANAGEMENT 3 Units
TA 48B INTERMEDIATE STAGE MANAGEMENT 1 Unit
TA 48C ADVANCED STAGE MANAGEMENT 1 Unit
TA 168 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE: LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 1 Unit

Complete one course from each of the following specializations:

Acting and Directing:

TA 1 ACTING 3 Units
TA 10 MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP 3 Units
TA 12 DIRECTING 3 Units

Theatre Design:

TA 28 PRODUCTION DESIGN: THEATER, FILM, AND TELEVISION 3 Units
TA 40 INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE DESIGN 3 Units

Theatre Production:

TA 142A SCENIC PRODUCTION A 1 Unit
TA 142B SCENIC PRODUCTION B 2 Units
TA 142C SCENIC PRODUCTION C 3 Units
TA 143 COSTUME SEWING 1 Unit

TA 153 COSTUME SEWING AND PRODUCTION 2 Units

TA 163 COSTUME SEWING, PRODUCTION, AND WARDROBE 3 Units

Total Units Required: 13-15

To earn the certificate of proficiency:

See Earning a Certificate for certificate information and requirements.

Third-party credentialing:

Third-party credentialing may be subject to change without notice. This information is accurate as of the publication date of this catalog. For the most current information, please consult with the area dean.

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