Theatre Arts - Technical Production-Diploma

ID:FC10233

Level:Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma

Duration:

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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

OSSD with courses from the College (C), University (U),
University/College (M), or Open (O) stream
OR
Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE)
OR
Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate (GED)
OR
Mature Applicant with appropriate preparation

English requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English by one of the following methods:
A Grade 12 College Stream or University Stream English credit from an Ontario Secondary School, or equivalent, depending on the program's Admission Requirements
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test with a minimum score of 79 for the Internet-based test (iBT), with test results within the last two years
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test with an overall score of 6.0 with no score less than 5.5 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years. SDS Program Requirements.
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) test with an overall score of 60 with no score less than 50 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) with a minimum score of 53, with test results within the last two years
A Cambridge English Test (FCE/CAE/CPE) with an overall score on the Cambridge English Scale of 169 with no language skill less than 162, with test results within the last two years
An English Language Evaluation (ELE) at Fanshawe College with a minimum score of 70% in all sections of the test, with test results within the last two years
Fanshawe College ESL4/GAP5 students: Minimum grade of 80% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 8, 75% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 9, or 70% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 10

Other requirements

Any Grade 12 English (C), (U), or (O)
Grade 12 Mathematics (C) or (U), preferably Grade 12 Mathematics for College Technology (C) or Grade 12 Foundations for College Mathematics (C)
Grade 12 Physics (C) or (U)
Grade 11 or Grade 12 Communications Technology (M) OR Grade 11 Introduction to Computer Science (U) or Grade 12 Computer Science (U) OR Grade 11 or Grade 12 Computer Engineering Technology (M)
Grade 11 or Grade 12 Technological Design (M)
Grade 11 Drama (M) or (O) or Grade 12 Drama (M)

Course Information

All the world’s a stage, but there’s no live entertainment without the magic behind the scenes. With this two-year diploma in Theatre Arts – Technical Production, you’ll be the one making the magic happen.

Students learn a range of disciplines and artistry that allow entertainers to shine and the audience to lose themselves in the performance. Learn the technical skills in areas of lighting, sound, carpentry, scenic painting, rigging and special effects, as well as design. This exciting live entertainment program is located in the heart of London's arts and cultural centre, at Fanshawe's London Downtown Campus. Students have full-time access to learn and apply skills at various events and performances in The Good Foundation Inc. Theatre.

Combine technology and project management and emerge with the skills needed to work with theatre and production companies across the globe as backstage technical support or as a team member in independent productions. You might work with live music performers or with product demonstrations, in film and television or on the web.

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Level 1

Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
WRIT-1037, Reason & Writing 1-Contemporary Media, 3, ,
PROD-1051, Technical Production 1, 3, ,
PROD-1052, Lighting 1, 3, ,
PROD-1011, Sound 1, 3, ,
PROD-1053, Properties 1, 3, ,
THEA-1004, Practicum 1, 1.2, ,
HIST-1048, Evolving Eras of Theatre, 3, ,
DESG-1085, Technical Skills 1, 3, ,

Level 2

Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
PROD-1054, Technical Production 2, 3, ,
COMM-3074, Communications for Design, 3, ,
PROD-1055, Lighting 2, 3, ,
PROD-1056, Sound 2, 3, ,
PROD-3022, Properties 2, 3, ,
THEA-1005, Practicum 2, 1.2, ,
COMP-1454, Theatrical Computers & Networks, 3, ,
DESG-3048, Technical Skills 2, 3, ,
ELEC-1143, Electricity, 2, ,

Level 3

Gen Ed - Take a 3 credit General Education elective course.
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
PROD-3023, Technology Integration 1, 3, ,
THEA-3006, Lighting 3, 3, ,
PROD-3024, Sound 3, 3, ,
PROD-3025, Properties 3, 3, ,
DRAF-1068, Technical Drafting 1, 3, ,
THEA-3003, Practicum 3, 3.6, ,

Level 4

Gen Ed - Take a 3 credit General Education elective course.
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
COMP-3096, Technology Integration 2, 3, ,
THEA-3004, Collaborative Projects, 12, ,
DRAF-3036, Technical Drafting 2, 3, ,

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Career Opportunity

Theatre Arts - Technical Production graduates will have the opportunity to obtain employment with theatre and production companies worldwide, as backstage technicians or as team members in independent productions, and design and production assistance across all media. Graduates may also work with companies who provide support for other aspects of the live performance industry including conventions, product/service demonstrations, live music performances, independent productions, film and television and multi-media.