Sound Technician Certificate
PROGRAM CODE: 2C18748A
The Sound Technician Certificate is designed to prepare the student for occupational competency as a sound technician in educational, community and resident theatres as well as theme parks, television and motion picture studios. This certificate program requires a total of 32-34 units. All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (19 units): | ||
| MUS 101 F | Music Fundamentals | 3 |
| MUS 108 F | Introduction to Music Technology | 2 |
| THEA 100 F | Introduction to the Theatre | 3 |
| THEA 141 F | Introduction to Technical Theatre | 4 |
| THEA 160 F | Introduction to Sound Technology | 3 |
| THEA 161 F | Sound Reinforcement Techniques | 2 |
| THEA 162 F | Sound Design for the Theatre | 2 |
| Required Lab Courses (2 units): | ||
| THEA 153 F | Introduction to Stage Crew Activity (formerly THEA 149 F) | 0.5 |
| THEA 159 F | Beg Stage Crew Activity | 0.5 |
| THEA 249 F | Intermediate Stage Crew Activity | 0.5 |
| THEA 250 F | Advanced Stage Crew Activity | 0.5 |
| Required Production Courses (6-7 units): | 6-7 | |
| Acting Workshop | 3 | |
| Theatre Workshop | 2 | |
| Beginning Theatre Practicum (formerly THEA 133 F) | 2 | |
| Intermediate Theatre Practicum | 2 | |
| Beginning Musical Theatre Production | 2 | |
| Intermediate Musical Theatre Production | 2 | |
| Restricted Electives (5-6 units): | 5-6 | |
| Audio Production Techniques | 3 | |
| Recording Lab I - Beginning Techniques | 3 | |
| Recording Studio II - Intermediate Techniques | 3 | |
| Systems Maintenance and Troubleshooting for Theatre | 2 | |
| Introduction to Summer Theatre Workshop | 3 | |
| Beginning Summer Theatre Workshop | 3 | |
| Total Units | 32-34 | |
Outcome 1: Distinguish and apply specialized technical theatre terminology in order to communicate effectively within the entertainment sound industry.
Outcome 2: Demonstrate and communicate the practical aspects of safe and effective use of tools and sound equipment for the purpose of maintaining a safe working environment.
Outcome 3: Interpret and compose various types of schematics, spreadsheets, and other paperwork to be utilized within the professional entertainment sound field.
Outcome 4: Create conceptual designs through collaboration in the sound design process for the purpose of creating a unified artistic vision.
Outcome 5: Assess and formulate various maintenance and diagnostic methodologies to safely troubleshoot and maintain sound and show control equipment.
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