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Pasadena City College

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Cert. Theater Technology

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AS Theater Technology

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Cert. Theater Technology

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AA-T Theatre Arts

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Training

•Focused 32-unit technical theater core in stage lighting, stagecraft, scenic design, costume crafts, and stage management

•Includes audio production and TV studio production coursework

•Built for students seeking concentrated career preparation without the full AS general education pattern

Performance & Productions

•Crew positions on student productions each semester

•Practical experience through repeatable Stage Techniques course

Certificate Flexibility

•Certificate of Achievement uses the same technical core as the AS major

•Prepares for technical careers in professional and educational theatre settings

School Info

Snapshot

48%

Grad Rate

21.5K

Enrollment

$44K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$1,182

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$11,622

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$20,793

Before aid

Average Net Price

$3,864

After aid

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Program info updated Jun 27, 3:57 AM

Program Highlights

Training

•Focused 32-unit technical theater core in stage lighting, stagecraft, scenic design, costume crafts, and stage management

•Includes audio production and TV studio production coursework

•Built for students seeking concentrated career preparation without the full AS general education pattern

Performance & Productions

•Crew positions on student productions each semester

•Practical experience through repeatable Stage Techniques course

Certificate Flexibility

•Certificate of Achievement uses the same technical core as the AS major

•Prepares for technical careers in professional and educational theatre settings

Program Highlights

Training

•Focused 32-unit technical theater core in stage lighting, stagecraft, scenic design, costume crafts, and stage management

•Includes audio production and TV studio production coursework

•Built for students seeking concentrated career preparation without the full AS general education pattern

Performance & Productions

•Crew positions on student productions each semester

•Practical experience through repeatable Stage Techniques course

Certificate Flexibility

•Certificate of Achievement uses the same technical core as the AS major

•Prepares for technical careers in professional and educational theatre settings

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

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Application Logistics

•Apply to PCC through OpenCCC (free to apply)

•Rolling admissions — no application deadline

Enrollment

•No audition or portfolio required for admission to the Theater Technology certificate pathway

•Open enrollment — apply to PCC through OpenCCC and register for courses

•Students gain hands-on experience through production crew assignments

Certificate Pathway

•Certificate of Achievement: complete the 32-unit technical theater core

•All required courses must be completed with a grade of C or better

School Info

Snapshot

48%

Grad Rate

21.5K

Enrollment

$44K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$1,182

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$11,622

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$20,793

Before aid

Average Net Price

$3,864

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•Focused 32-unit technical theater core in stage lighting, stagecraft, scenic design, costume crafts, and stage management

•Includes audio production and TV studio production coursework

•Built for students seeking concentrated career preparation without the full AS general education pattern

Performance & Productions

•Crew positions on student productions each semester

•Practical experience through repeatable Stage Techniques course

Certificate Flexibility

•Certificate of Achievement uses the same technical core as the AS major

•Prepares for technical careers in professional and educational theatre settings

Updated Jun 27, 3:57 AM