Technical Theater
Certificate of Achievement
Program Details
The Technical Theater program provides students a comprehensive foundation in the various areas of technical theater including; scenic construction; welding; sound, lighting and rigging set up; stage management; moving lights; set design and lighting design. The certificate includes the potential immediate opportunity for employment upon completion with The Performing Arts Center at Chabot College. Students completing the program will be well prepared for entry-level positions as well as transfer to higher level education in multiple Technical Theater disciplines.
Technical Theater Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026. Maps for previous years are available on each pathway page. What is a catalog year?
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- apply for work on an entry level as a Stage Hand;
- execute the technical preparation of a theater for performance.
- work in collaboration with designers and builders in preparing a set for performance;