Theatre Technology - Associate of Arts

This program is designed to educate students looking to learn the many facets of theatre technology. This two year associate's degree program is for students intending to work in the many fields of study for technical theatre, but are not looking to specialize in learning about the areas of design for theatre specifically.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Theatre and Dance department page.

Total Credits Required

General Education Required Courses	32
Human Expression (1 Course)
Integrative Thinking (1 Course)
Effective Communication (1-2 Courses)
Perspectives on Society (1-2 Courses)
Quantitative Reasoning (1 Course)
Social Responsibility in a Diverse World (1 Course)

Required Courses	20
TH 131 Stagecraft	2
TH 140 Stage Electrics	2
TH 141 Fundamentals of Design	2
TH 142 Sound and Media Engineering	2
TH 143 Costume Construction	2
TH 233 Digital Drafting and Rendering	2
TH 234 Makeup Studio	2
TH 253 Introduction to Stage Management	2
TH 432 Theatre and Entertainment Careers	1
TH 491 Practicum in Theatre and Entertainment Arts * (1 cr.)	2
TH 492 Internship in Theatre and Entertainment Arts (1 - 8 cr.)	1

Elective Theatre Courses	10
Student must select ten credits from the courses below.
TH 331 Advanced Stagecraft (4 cr.)
TH 333 Scenic Painting (2 cr.)
TH 334 Casting and Molding (2 cr.)
TH 340 Programming for Lighting (2 cr.)
TH 341 Stage Properties (2 cr.)
TH 342 Programming for Sound and Media (2 cr.)
TH 343 Advanced Costume Construction (2 cr.)
TH 453 Advanced Stage Management (4 cr.)
TH 495 Special Topics in Theatre and Entertainment Arts (2 - 4 cr.)

*Must be taken two times for credit.

Bulletin Year: 2023 - 2024 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.