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Experience the backstage and technical elements of Theatre. Learn theatrical design and the inner workings of theatrical equipment and practices. Earn a credential that will prepare you for professional opportunities in Technical Theatre.
Contact:
Melody Gunter
Instructor of Theatre Arts
melodyg@glendale.edu
Get your Technical Theatre Certificate in just 10 months!
FALL 2025
Technical Theatre Courses Open for Fall 25! All are welcome!
There are a number of Technical Theatre courses available for Fall 25, all of which still have room if you would like to enroll. There are no pre-requisites for these courses! Anyone is welcome to enroll!
THTR 172 Introduction to Theatre Design (3 Units)
Lecture (Ticket #2943): HYBRID
Lab (Ticket #2944): Wednesday 9:00am to 12:10pm
This course is a Hybrid course. The lecture is completely online. Introduction to Theatre Design meets once a week on Wednesdays from 9am to 12:10pm for the lab portion of the course. This course will cover a number of different elements in theatrical design, including: scenic; lighting; audio; projections; costume; and props.
THTR 173 Lighting Design Fundamentals (3 Units)
Lecture (Ticket #2945): Tuesday/Thursday 1:55pm to 2:55pm
Lab (Ticket #2946): Tuesday/Thursday 2:55pm to 4:25pm
This course meets twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:55pm to 4:25pm. Lighting Design Fundamentals offers an in depth study of theatrical lighting. You will learn about the lighting instruments involved, as well as the design process both creatively and practically.
THTR 183 Technical Theatre in Contemporary Production
THTR 184 Technical Theatre in New Works, Devised, and Experimental Production
(2 or 3 Units)
Lecture: Wednesday 5:15pm to 6:20pm Lab: TBA
This course is Run Crew that supports the backstage elements of our shows. You may enroll in either number. This course meets once a week on Wednesdays from 5:15pm to 6:20pm. The majority of the course is based on lab hours, which are completed by becoming a member of the crew of one of our Theatre Arts productions during the semester. You may enroll in 2 units or 3 units. The main difference between the two is the amount of lab hours needed. You have the opportunity to become a part of the production and you could run a light board, run a sound board, or work on the backstage crew during the show. You do not need any prior training. All are welcome!