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AA Theatre Arts Technical Training Program

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

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Training

Career-focused curriculum for entry-level technical employment in professional and community theatre

Covers costume design/construction, theatre makeup, stagecrafts, and stage lighting and sound

Students select four production practicum courses across costumes, sets, and lighting/sound

26-unit major can lead to the associate degree with general education or the Certificate of Achievement

Performance & Productions

Hands-on production work at the Stagehouse Theatre

Crewing opportunities are connected to department productions after enrollment

Degree Flexibility

Certificate of Achievement available for students completing the Technical Training Program requirements

Career-oriented alternative to the broader AA Theatre Arts Technical emphasis

School Info

Snapshot

37%

Grad Rate

12.2K

Enrollment

$40K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$1,332

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$10,212

Before aid

Average Net Price

$5,311

After aid

Tuition And Fees · grossmont.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 20, 11:55 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Career-focused curriculum for entry-level technical employment in professional and community theatre

Covers costume design/construction, theatre makeup, stagecrafts, and stage lighting and sound

Students select four production practicum courses across costumes, sets, and lighting/sound

26-unit major can lead to the associate degree with general education or the Certificate of Achievement

Performance & Productions

Hands-on production work at the Stagehouse Theatre

Crewing opportunities are connected to department productions after enrollment

Degree Flexibility

Certificate of Achievement available for students completing the Technical Training Program requirements

Career-oriented alternative to the broader AA Theatre Arts Technical emphasis

Program Highlights

Training

Career-focused curriculum for entry-level technical employment in professional and community theatre

Covers costume design/construction, theatre makeup, stagecrafts, and stage lighting and sound

Students select four production practicum courses across costumes, sets, and lighting/sound

26-unit major can lead to the associate degree with general education or the Certificate of Achievement

Performance & Productions

Hands-on production work at the Stagehouse Theatre

Crewing opportunities are connected to department productions after enrollment

Degree Flexibility

Certificate of Achievement available for students completing the Technical Training Program requirements

Career-oriented alternative to the broader AA Theatre Arts Technical emphasis

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Opens

Sep 1, 2026

Deadline

Spring 2027 international deadline — applicants living in home countryOct 15, 2026

Spring 2027 international application announcement cutoffNov 1, 2026

Spring 2027 international deadline — U.S. transfer studentsNov 15, 2026

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Good to Know

Enrollment

Open enrollment. No audition or portfolio required for program admission

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Major courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher or Pass

Admission Pathway

26 units for the associate degree major plus general education and electives

Certificate of Achievement also available

Career-focused program for entry-level technical employment in professional and community theatre

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 or interview required for program admission

Production crew opportunities are handled after enrollment through department productions

School Info

Snapshot

37%

Grad Rate

12.2K

Enrollment

$40K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$1,332

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$10,212

Before aid

Average Net Price

$5,311

After aid

Tuition And Fees · grossmont.edu College Scorecard

Training

Career-focused curriculum for entry-level technical employment in professional and community theatre

Covers costume design/construction, theatre makeup, stagecrafts, and stage lighting and sound

Students select four production practicum courses across costumes, sets, and lighting/sound

26-unit major can lead to the associate degree with general education or the Certificate of Achievement

Performance & Productions

Hands-on production work at the Stagehouse Theatre

Crewing opportunities are connected to department productions after enrollment

Degree Flexibility

Certificate of Achievement available for students completing the Technical Training Program requirements

Career-oriented alternative to the broader AA Theatre Arts Technical emphasis

Updated Aug 20, 11:55 PM