Stage Management Program

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The IVC Stage Management program is for students looking to acquire the basic skills necessary to begin a career as a stage manager in the broad-based field of live entertainment. Students learn the fundamentals of rehearsal procedures, union contracts, production organization, and performance procedures. In addition, students gain experience by participating in live productions at IVC's Performing Arts Center. The program includes placement in an internship with local live entertainment companies. Students completing this certificate can pursue work as stage managers, assistant stage managers, and production assistants with employers such as regional theaters, theme parks, convention centers, concert producers, opera companies, dance companies, cruise ships, and cirque troupes. For more information contact Professor M. Scott Grabau (949) 451-5552 mgrabau@ivc.edu.

COURSE DETAILS

Required Core:
Complete all of the following courses:

TA 51 STAGE MANAGEMENT PRACTICUM 1 Unit
TA 52 STAGE MANAGEMENT SEMINAR 3 Units
TA 53 ADVANCED STAGE MANAGEMENT 3 Units

Internship:
Complete one of the following courses:

TA 168 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE: LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 1 Unit
TA 168 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE: LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 2 Units
TA 168 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE: LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 3 Units

Electives:
Complete two of the following courses:

TA 1 ACTING 3 Units
TA 40 INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE DESIGN 3 Units
TA 54 SPECIAL TOPICS IN STAGE MANAGEMENT 3 Units

Production Shop and Back Stage Crew:
Complete at least 2 units from the following courses:

TA 71 COSTUME SEWING 1 Unit
TA 72 COSTUME SEWING AND PRODUCTION 2 Units
TA 73 COSTUME SEWING, PRODUCTION, AND WARDROBE 3 Units
TA 74 SCENE SHOP BASICS 1 Unit
TA 75 SCENIC PRODUCTION PRACTICUM 2 Units
TA 76 SCENIC PRODUCTION AND PERFORMANCE PRACTICUM 3 Units
TA 61 THEATER CREW: SCENIC 1 Unit
TA 62 THEATER CREW: COSTUME 1 Unit
TA 63 THEATER CREW: LIGHTING 1 Unit
TA 64 THEATER CREW: AUDIO/VIDEO 1 Unit
TA 65 THEATER CREW: MAKE-UP 1 Unit

Total Units Required: 16-20

Example Course Sequence:

Fall Semester: TA51, TA52, TA1, Shop and Crew Course
Spring Semester: TA53, TA40, additional Shop and Crew course (if required)
Summer Semester: Internship Course

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