Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Hands-on training in scenic design and construction, lighting, sound, projection, staging, makeup, and costuming
•Cutting-edge technology: intelligent lighting systems, audio equipment, video projection, and stage machinery
•Rigorous coursework combined with practical work on theatrical productions
•Stackable certificates: Scenic Design and Construction, Stage Lighting/Sound/Projection
CAREER PREPARATION
•Internship, mentorship, and entry-level job opportunities in the entertainment industry
•Training for careers in stage management, set design, lighting design, sound engineering, and costume design
FACILITIES & LOCATION
•Main Stage and Studio Stage in the Theatre Arts Complex
•30 minutes from Hollywood and Burbank — direct access to professional entertainment industry
•70+ years of Theatre Arts Department reputation
DEGREE OPTIONS
•Associate in Science degree + Certificate of Achievement
•Department Certificates in Scenic Design and Construction, and Stage Lighting/Sound/Projection
Key Info
Good to Know
HOW TO APPLY
•Apply through CCCApply (California Community Colleges online application)
•No application fee
•Open enrollment — no audition or portfolio required for admission
ENROLLMENT
•Rolling admissions with term-specific deadlines (Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter)
•See an academic counselor to plan your course sequence
Program info updated 5h ago
TRAINING
•Hands-on training in scenic design and construction, lighting, sound, projection, staging, makeup, and costuming
•Cutting-edge technology: intelligent lighting systems, audio equipment, video projection, and stage machinery
•Rigorous coursework combined with practical work on theatrical productions
•Stackable certificates: Scenic Design and Construction, Stage Lighting/Sound/Projection
CAREER PREPARATION
•Internship, mentorship, and entry-level job opportunities in the entertainment industry
•Training for careers in stage management, set design, lighting design, sound engineering, and costume design
FACILITIES & LOCATION
•Main Stage and Studio Stage in the Theatre Arts Complex
•30 minutes from Hollywood and Burbank — direct access to professional entertainment industry
•70+ years of Theatre Arts Department reputation
DEGREE OPTIONS
•Associate in Science degree + Certificate of Achievement
•Department Certificates in Scenic Design and Construction, and Stage Lighting/Sound/Projection
Updated 5h ago
Academic School Information
36%
Grad Rate
21,440
Enrollment
$42,193
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$1,156
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,708
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$2,779
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Family Income $0 - $30k$1,896
Family Income $30k - $48k$2,442
Family Income $48k - $75k$4,440
Family Income $75k - $110k$7,087
Family Income $110k+$8,395
