Certificate in Technical Theatre

Certificate in Technical Theatre offers students foundational training in both artistic and technical aspects of theatre. It is designed for students seeking practical experience in scene construction, stage management, an understanding of the design process and focused theatrical skills. The program provides a structured pathway for students pursuing careers in theatre, film, or related creative industries, or for those augmenting studies in Communication, English, Event Management, Architecture, Education, and more.

Requirements

The Certificate of Technical Theatre consists of at least 15 credits; at least 15 credits must be taken in MU course work. Students must meet the minimum GPA requirements for a certificate, which in no case can be lower than 2.0. In addition, a student cannot receive a grade lower than a C- in any course applied towards a certificate in the College. For more information, please see Requirements for an Optional Certificate. 

THEATR 1320Beginning Scenic Construction3
THEATR 2510Introduction to Theatre Design3
THEATR 2330Stage Management3
THEATR 3560Scene Design3
or THEATR 2360 Stagecraft
or THEATR 4530 Stage Lighting Design
or FILMS_VS 3560 Audio Engineering for the Screen
or MUS_GENL 4260 Introduction to Music Technology
THEATR 2300Production Workshop I1-3
THEATR 3300Production Workshop II1-3