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MiraCosta College

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Cert. Design and Technology

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Training

Hands-on training in scenery, costumes, lighting, sound, and makeup for theatre, film, and TV

Required courses include Introduction to Theatre, Design for Performance, Script Analysis, Lighting Design, Costume Design, Stagecraft, and Stage and Concert Management or Makeup

Productions entered in Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF)

Professional Development

24-unit occupational certificate — designed for students seeking direct entry into theatre, film, television, music, and dance production careers

Students work on current MiraCosta College Theatre productions through DRAM 210 Rehearsal and Performance: Technical Theatre

Degree Flexibility

Stackable: complete this certificate plus general education to earn the AA Design and Technology degree

Faster path to credential than the AA (no GE requirement)

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

41%

Enrollment

10.3K

Earnings

$44K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$1,346

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$10,940

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$33,631

Before aid

Average net price

$7,339

After aid

Cost Of Attendance Budgets.Pdf · miracosta.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 27, 9:46 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Hands-on training in scenery, costumes, lighting, sound, and makeup for theatre, film, and TV

Required courses include Introduction to Theatre, Design for Performance, Script Analysis, Lighting Design, Costume Design, Stagecraft, and Stage and Concert Management or Makeup

Productions entered in Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF)

Professional Development

24-unit occupational certificate — designed for students seeking direct entry into theatre, film, television, music, and dance production careers

Students work on current MiraCosta College Theatre productions through DRAM 210 Rehearsal and Performance: Technical Theatre

Degree Flexibility

Stackable: complete this certificate plus general education to earn the AA Design and Technology degree

Faster path to credential than the AA (no GE requirement)

Program Highlights

Training

Hands-on training in scenery, costumes, lighting, sound, and makeup for theatre, film, and TV

Required courses include Introduction to Theatre, Design for Performance, Script Analysis, Lighting Design, Costume Design, Stagecraft, and Stage and Concert Management or Makeup

Productions entered in Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF)

Professional Development

24-unit occupational certificate — designed for students seeking direct entry into theatre, film, television, music, and dance production careers

Students work on current MiraCosta College Theatre productions through DRAM 210 Rehearsal and Performance: Technical Theatre

Degree Flexibility

Stackable: complete this certificate plus general education to earn the AA Design and Technology degree

Faster path to credential than the AA (no GE requirement)

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

Complete the MiraCosta College application online

Verify your identity with ID.me after starting the application

No separate department portal is required

Enrollment

Open enrollment, rolling admissions

Fall and spring semesters available

Admission Pathway

24-unit Certificate of Achievement - occupational focus, no general education required

Stackable: certificate coursework also satisfies the major requirements for the AA Design and Technology degree

Important Notes

$46/unit enrollment fee for California residents

Nonresident students pay an additional $377/unit

Some courses require materials fees ($25-$85)

What's The Process

Audition Process

Open enrollment - no formal audition or portfolio review required for program admission

Contact

Chair: Phillip Boland - pboland@miracosta.edu

Department: Theatre and Film, Building OC 2000

Phone: 760.795.6816

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

41%

Enrollment

10.3K

Earnings

$44K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$1,346

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$10,940

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$33,631

Before aid

Average net price

$7,339

After aid

Cost Of Attendance Budgets.Pdf · miracosta.edu College Scorecard

Training

Hands-on training in scenery, costumes, lighting, sound, and makeup for theatre, film, and TV

Required courses include Introduction to Theatre, Design for Performance, Script Analysis, Lighting Design, Costume Design, Stagecraft, and Stage and Concert Management or Makeup

Productions entered in Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF)

Professional Development

24-unit occupational certificate — designed for students seeking direct entry into theatre, film, television, music, and dance production careers

Students work on current MiraCosta College Theatre productions through DRAM 210 Rehearsal and Performance: Technical Theatre

Degree Flexibility

Stackable: complete this certificate plus general education to earn the AA Design and Technology degree

Faster path to credential than the AA (no GE requirement)

Updated Aug 27, 9:46 PM