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College of the Canyons

Santa Clarita, CA

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18-unit Technical Theatre AA program for entry-level technical theatre training or transfer preparation

Course sequence includes Understanding Theatre, Stagecraft, Color and Design for the Theatre, Costume Design, Lighting Design, and Technical Theatre I

Students choose at least two additional units from Work Experience Education Technical Theatre or Technical Theatre II; work experience is the preferred option

Work Experience Education Technical Theatre is repeatable for up to 16 units

Professional Development

Builds safe construction and installation techniques across scenery, lighting, and costumes

Prepares students for resident and touring theatres, theme parks, television, motion pictures, or transfer to a four-year program

School Info

Snapshot

45%

Grad Rate

15.8K

Enrollment

$49K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$1,174

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$10,942

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$34,402

Before aid

Average Net Price

$3,702

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · canyons.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 27, 9:45 PM

Program Highlights

Training

18-unit Technical Theatre AA program for entry-level technical theatre training or transfer preparation

Course sequence includes Understanding Theatre, Stagecraft, Color and Design for the Theatre, Costume Design, Lighting Design, and Technical Theatre I

Students choose at least two additional units from Work Experience Education Technical Theatre or Technical Theatre II; work experience is the preferred option

Work Experience Education Technical Theatre is repeatable for up to 16 units

Professional Development

Builds safe construction and installation techniques across scenery, lighting, and costumes

Prepares students for resident and touring theatres, theme parks, television, motion pictures, or transfer to a four-year program

Program Highlights

Training

18-unit Technical Theatre AA program for entry-level technical theatre training or transfer preparation

Course sequence includes Understanding Theatre, Stagecraft, Color and Design for the Theatre, Costume Design, Lighting Design, and Technical Theatre I

Students choose at least two additional units from Work Experience Education Technical Theatre or Technical Theatre II; work experience is the preferred option

Work Experience Education Technical Theatre is repeatable for up to 16 units

Professional Development

Builds safe construction and installation techniques across scenery, lighting, and costumes

Prepares students for resident and touring theatres, theme parks, television, motion pictures, or transfer to a four-year program

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Regular DecisionRolling

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Enrollment

Apply via CCCApply (California Community Colleges application)

No application fee

Rolling admissions — no application deadline

Admission Pathway

Technical theatre focus covering design and production skills

Must complete Associate Degree requirements in addition to 18 units of major coursework

Transfer Pathway

This is a transfer pathway degree built to transfer into a four-year program. Confirm which universities it articulates to, and which credits carry over, before you enroll.

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition required for program admission

Open enrollment — apply through CCCApply

Technical crew positions are class-based — fill out the online form or contact instructors

School Info

Snapshot

45%

Grad Rate

15.8K

Enrollment

$49K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$1,174

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$10,942

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$34,402

Before aid

Average Net Price

$3,702

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · canyons.edu College Scorecard

Training

18-unit Technical Theatre AA program for entry-level technical theatre training or transfer preparation

Course sequence includes Understanding Theatre, Stagecraft, Color and Design for the Theatre, Costume Design, Lighting Design, and Technical Theatre I

Students choose at least two additional units from Work Experience Education Technical Theatre or Technical Theatre II; work experience is the preferred option

Work Experience Education Technical Theatre is repeatable for up to 16 units

Professional Development

Builds safe construction and installation techniques across scenery, lighting, and costumes

Prepares students for resident and touring theatres, theme parks, television, motion pictures, or transfer to a four-year program

Updated Aug 27, 9:45 PM