A.S. in Technical Theater

Mt. San Jacinto College

The Technical Theater A.S. Degree will prepare students for a career in performing arts productions specifically entailing set construction and painting, lighting design, operation and rigging of lighting instruments, costume design and construction, makeup application, and sound recording and reproduction. Students will develop the practical and aesthetic skills necessary for employment in scene shops, costume shops, recording studios, professional theaters, college theaters, film/television studios, theme parks, and other venues. Students will also build the foundation necessary for transfer to a baccalaureate program in these or related fields of study.

An Associate Degree in this program requires students to complete MSJC's local General Education, Option A, by fulfilling all general education areas. In addition, students must complete all major requirements and complete an overall total of 60 degree applicable units with a minimum 2.0 GPA.