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No PrescreenNo AuditionScholarship InterviewScholarship PortfolioUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionScholarship InterviewScholarship PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Transfer Out

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AS Theatre and Entertainment Technology

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionScholarship InterviewScholarship PortfolioUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Transfer Out

Training

Technical theatrical production, digital media, and music production technology in one 64-credit degree

Hands-on training in manufacturing, installing, and operating scenic, lighting, and sound production equipment

Coursework in computer-aided drafting, automated production technologies, scenic painting and sculpting, and sound for the stage

Four semesters of stagecraft and technical theatre lab

Professional Development

Prepares you for work as a stage hand, scenic carpenter, stage electrician, lighting or soundboard operator, audio-visual technician, shop supervisor, or entry-level event and production manager

Related certificate available in Stage Technology

Facilities

Professional lighting, audio, and video production equipment in the Amelia G. Tapper Center for the Arts

Dedicated recording studio and practice rooms

Degree Flexibility

Alumni of this program have continued their education at the University of Florida, the University of Miami, and the University of Central Florida

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

43%

Enrollment

3.9K

Earnings

$38K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$2,370

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$8,635

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$22,074

Before aid

Average net price

$4,709

After aid

Understanding Your Award · gulfcoast.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 1d ago

Program Highlights

Training

Technical theatrical production, digital media, and music production technology in one 64-credit degree

Hands-on training in manufacturing, installing, and operating scenic, lighting, and sound production equipment

Coursework in computer-aided drafting, automated production technologies, scenic painting and sculpting, and sound for the stage

Four semesters of stagecraft and technical theatre lab

Professional Development

Prepares you for work as a stage hand, scenic carpenter, stage electrician, lighting or soundboard operator, audio-visual technician, shop supervisor, or entry-level event and production manager

Related certificate available in Stage Technology

Facilities

Professional lighting, audio, and video production equipment in the Amelia G. Tapper Center for the Arts

Dedicated recording studio and practice rooms

Degree Flexibility

Alumni of this program have continued their education at the University of Florida, the University of Miami, and the University of Central Florida

Program Highlights

Training

Technical theatrical production, digital media, and music production technology in one 64-credit degree

Hands-on training in manufacturing, installing, and operating scenic, lighting, and sound production equipment

Coursework in computer-aided drafting, automated production technologies, scenic painting and sculpting, and sound for the stage

Four semesters of stagecraft and technical theatre lab

Professional Development

Prepares you for work as a stage hand, scenic carpenter, stage electrician, lighting or soundboard operator, audio-visual technician, shop supervisor, or entry-level event and production manager

Related certificate available in Stage Technology

Facilities

Professional lighting, audio, and video production equipment in the Amelia G. Tapper Center for the Arts

Dedicated recording studio and practice rooms

Degree Flexibility

Alumni of this program have continued their education at the University of Florida, the University of Miami, and the University of Central Florida

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

These Fall 2026 enrollment dates have passed — dates for the next cycle aren't available yet.

University AppApplication

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Fees

Domestic Fee

$10

International Fee

$40

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Official page · connect.gulfcoast.edu

Program AppApplication

Auditions

VPA Scholarship Interviews, 6:00 PM (Amelia G. Tapper Center for the Arts)

Mar 3, 2026Aug 13, 2026

Scholarshipauditions2026.Pdf · gulfcoast.edu Scholarshipauditions2026fa.Pdf · gulfcoast.edu

Scholarship Interview and Portfolio Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Optional interview and portfolio for scholarship consideration only; they are not required for program admission.

Portfolio (for Scholarship Consideration)

Bring your portfolio and a sample of work, if available

Resume (for Scholarship Consideration)

Bring your resume

Scholarshipauditions2026fa.Pdf · gulfcoast.edu

Good to Know

Open Admission

High school graduates are eligible to apply

Transfer students with credits from regionally accredited institutions welcome

Workforce Degree

AS degree designed for direct career entry

Related certificate programs available for specialized training

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 portfolio is required for admission to the program

Optional faculty interview for Visual and Performing Arts scholarship consideration

Interviews are held in the Amelia G. Tapper Center for the Arts

Contact

Brian Baillif, bbaillif@gulfcoast.edu, (850) 769-1551 ext. 4865

Contact Dr. Jennifer McAtee at jmcatee@gulfcoast.edu or (850) 872-3887 if you cannot attend an interview date or need an online submission option

Scholarship Info

Scholarship Interview

Visual and Performing Arts scholarships are open to incoming and current full-time GCSC students

New students need a high school diploma or equivalent by August 2026

Prepare for an interview with faculty

Required Materials

Portfolio

Resume

A sample of your work, if available

One letter of recommendation

A copy of your high school transcript

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

43%

Enrollment

3.9K

Earnings

$38K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$2,370

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$8,635

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$22,074

Before aid

Average net price

$4,709

After aid

Understanding Your Award · gulfcoast.edu College Scorecard

Training

Technical theatrical production, digital media, and music production technology in one 64-credit degree

Hands-on training in manufacturing, installing, and operating scenic, lighting, and sound production equipment

Coursework in computer-aided drafting, automated production technologies, scenic painting and sculpting, and sound for the stage

Four semesters of stagecraft and technical theatre lab

Professional Development

Prepares you for work as a stage hand, scenic carpenter, stage electrician, lighting or soundboard operator, audio-visual technician, shop supervisor, or entry-level event and production manager

Related certificate available in Stage Technology

Facilities

Professional lighting, audio, and video production equipment in the Amelia G. Tapper Center for the Arts

Dedicated recording studio and practice rooms

Degree Flexibility

Alumni of this program have continued their education at the University of Florida, the University of Miami, and the University of Central Florida

Updated 1d ago