Live Entertainment Technician, COA

This Certificate of Achievement is for students looking to acquire the basic skills necessary to begin a career in the broad-based field of live entertainment. Students learn the fundamentals of stage lighting, scenery construction, sound reinforcement, and rigging. In addition, students gain experience in rehearsal and performance procedures 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 an entertainment technician with employers such as regional theaters, theme parks, convention centers, concert producers, opera companies, dance companies, cruise ships, and cirque troupes.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Perform a role in a theatrical production.
Construct theatrical elements.
Manage a theatrical production.
Apply fundamentals of theatrical design.

Required Core: Complete all of the following

TA 41 STAGE LIGHTING DESIGN 3 Units
TA 44 STAGECRAFT 3 Units
TA 47 SOUND REINFORCEMENT FOR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 3 Units
TA 61 THEATER CREW: SCENIC 1 Unit
TA 63 THEATER CREW: LIGHTING 1 Unit
TA 64 THEATER CREW: AUDIO/VIDEO 1 Unit

Electives: Complete at least three units from the following

TA 40 INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE DESIGN 3 Units
TA 43 SCENIC DESIGN FOR THE THEATRE 2 Units
TA 45 SCENE PAINTING 3 Units
TA 46 INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL THEATER 3 Units
TA 51 STAGE MANAGEMENT PRACTICUM 1 Unit
TA 52 STAGE MANAGEMENT SEMINAR 3 Units
TA 75 SCENIC PRODUCTION PRACTICUM 2 Units
TA 76 SCENIC PRODUCTION AND PERFORMANCE PRACTICUM 3 Units

Internship: Complete one course from the following

TA 168 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE: LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 1 Unit
TA 168 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE: LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 2 Units
TA 168 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE: LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 3 Units

Total Required Units: 16-20

To earn the certificate of achievement:

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.

Catalog and Student Handbook

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