Stagecraft

The Stagecraft Program provides pre-employment training, upgrading and transferability for students interested in a career within the entertainment industry. The full-time program is designed to provide a combination of academic and practical experience with courses in: Stage Lighting, Audio Techniques, Set Painting, Computer Assisted Drafting, Stage Management, Stagecraft for Film/TV and History of Theatre.

Department Website

For an overview of this program, including faculty listings and frequently asked questions plus other resources, visit the departmental website.

Career/Further Educational Opportunities

The two-year Stagecraft Program prepares students for entry-level positions in the fields of theatrical production and the related performing and visual arts. The program provides students with a range of fundamental, industry-specific skills which, upon completion, will give graduates a high degree of mobility within the entertainment industry. The program also provides a sound basis for students who later wish to specialize in the technical or production aspects of the broadcast or motion picture industry.

Location

Courses are offered at the New Westminster campus.

Intake Dates/Application Deadlines

**Application deadlines may be extended.
The Stagecraft Program has a limited number of available seats with most courses limited to a maximum of 20 full-time and five part-time seats. Intake for the full-time program occurs every September.

For part-time students the intake occurs every Fall and Winter semester. Application deadlines are August 1 for the Fall and December 1 for the Winter.

EARLY ADMISSION
Although application and document deadlines may be identified for this program, we encourage all applicants to apply early and to submit all supporting documentation as early as possible. Those applicants who apply early and submit all documents early may be offered early admission.

Other Information

This program offers a free information session.

Visit the Theatre and Stagecraft site at www.douglascollege.ca/st for more information and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's).

Admission Requirements

1. General Admission Requirements
2. Attend a Stagecraft group information session. Sessions are held in December and April. Applicants unable to attend either session must contact the Stagecraft Coordinator prior to the application deadline.
3. Submit two letters of reference (non-family).

Applicants who meet all of the admission requirements will be selected according to their date of application.

Program Duration

The full-time Stagecraft Program is four semesters (two years) in length. It is an intensive program of study with courses offered throughout the day and evening, five days a week and often including weekends. Students seeking a less demanding schedule may choose part-time studies in courses better suited to their personal timetables and interests. Given the restricted number of available seats, it is recommended that students apply as early as possible.

Credentials

Upon successful completion of all program requirements, students will be eligible to apply for a Diploma in Performing Arts Stagecraft.

Program Content

Semester I

Course	Title	Credits
THEA 1130	History of Theatre I	3
any ENGL, CMNS, CRWR	Elective	3
STGE 1100	Drafting for Stage	2
STGE 1112	Stage Lighting	2
STGE 1180	Production Techniques	3
STGE 1220	Stage Management (8 weeks)	2
		15

Semester II

STGE 1106	Set Construction	2
THEA 1230	History of Theatre II	3
STGE 1202	Set Painting	2
STGE 1207	Properties	2
STGE 1212	Stage Lighting	2
STGE 1260	Introduction to CAD (8 weeks)	2
STGE 1280	Production Techniques	3
		16

Semester III

STGE 2302	Set Painting	2
STGE 2306	Set Construction	2
STGE 2307	Properties	2
STGE 2311	Audio Techniques I	2
STGE 2312	Stage Lighting	2
STGE 2380	Production Techniques	5
		15

Semester IV

Any PEFA	Elective	3
STGE 2405	Technical Direction	2
STGE 2411	Audio Techniques II	2
STGE 2412	Professional Readiness	2
STGE 2430	Stagecraft for Film/TV	2
STGE 2480	Production Techniques	5
		16

Total Credits

62

Note: Before graduation, a Level 1 Occupational First Aid Certificate must be obtained.