Program Details

Theatre and Entertainment Production School: Red Deer College Faculty: Certificate & Diploma Programs Degree: Diploma Field of Study: Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology Theatre/Theatre Arts Management Description: This program offers a Diploma in Theatre and Entertainment Production and prepares graduates to work behind the scenes in the live entertainment and event industries. The program includes components of class theory, studio training and hands-on practica in lights, scenic paint, props, sound, set construction, theatre design and stage management. Students work in assigned practica as members of the resident theatre company, and are able to integrate their technical skills in the production of season of live theatre, in settings simulating professional conditions. Faculty and professional guest artists are the directors and designers for the plays produced by the Theatre programs. Students work in a variety of performance spaces; an exceptional Mainstage proscenium theatre of 576 seats, a black-box experimental theatre, found spaces and outside event locations. Productions in this program are technically challenging and provide valuable experience for student technicians. In addition to the theatre productions, students have the opportunity to work on a variety of events that take place in the Arts Centre. Students are involved with the set up and operation of professional, touring theatre productions, folk jaz, and pop concerts, and a host of other events as connected with our performing Arts programs and Red Deer College. Website: Theatre and Entertainment Production at Red Deer College Length: 2 Year(s) Careers: 1 career(s) Admission Requirements Prerequisites: High School Diploma with successful completion of ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2. Deadlines: Application Deadline Start Date September 4, 2013 * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.