Build Your Future in Theatre Arts
Offering one of the most diversified theatre curriculum and ambitious production schedules of all community colleges, the Theatre Arts Department at Fullerton College is strongly committed to transfer education, professional training, and community service. The mainstage production season is complemented by a new play development program, a director’s festival, and a student-directed show program. A strong high school outreach program includes special weekday matinees and one of the most successful high school theatre festivals in the United States.
For additional information, visit the Fullerton College Theatre Arts Department website.
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- Certificate- Assistant Costume Designer
- Certificate- Costume Cutter/Draper
- Certificate- Costume Stitcher
- Certificate- Costume Wardrobe
- Certificate- Lighting Technician
- Certificate- Scenic Artist
- Certificate- Sound Technician
- Certificate- Technical Theatre
- Certificate- Theme Park Technician
- Certificate- Theme Park Technology Specialist
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The cost is $46 per unit. Non-resident tuition: $258 per unit PLUS enrollment fees (Non-Resident Tuition includes $19.00 Capital Outlay fee per Ed Code 76141).
Costs may vary; please visit website for more information: http://admissions.fullcoll.edu/fees-refunds/.
Certificate completion depends on program unit requirements and whether student is enrolled full-time or part-time.
For information on jobs in this industry sector and their median annual salaries visit: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/
Career opportunities include:
- Theatre technician
- Stage Manager
- Sound Technician
- Scenic Artist
- Technical Director
- Costume Wardrobe Director
- Costume Draper
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