Do you enjoy live events? Are you interested in helping put on those spectacular shows that entertain thousands of people every day? Skilled technicians are in high demand, and Dallas College’s Technical Theater and Live Events Program can prepare you for a career in this field in as little as one year.
We offer four certificates that are in-demand and taught by industry professionals, setting you up for success in this rewarding industry.
Technical Theater and Live Events at a Glance
1 year to complete1
$3,564 tuition2
- North Lake
- Richland3
What Can I Study?
I Want to Go to Work
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Credit Certificates
- Theatrical Construction Certificate $3,564 18 months
- Theatrical Light Board Operator Certificate $3,564 18 months
- Theatrical Master Electrician Certificate $3,564 18 months
- Theatrical Sound Board Operator Certificate $3,564 18 months
Can I Get a Job?
Dallas College offers a variety of certificates and degrees to help you gain the skills you need to start working right away.
- These credentials are often considered Career and Technical Education (CTE).
- These credentials are established with the assistance and cooperation of representatives from local business, to meet local and regional employment needs.
- Higher level certificates and degrees will typically lead to a higher salary in the workforce.
- Workforce (CE) Certificates can often be completed faster than traditional credit certificates but typically do not offer college credit.
- Level 1, Level 2, Enhanced Skills certificates and others, offer college credit and are often stackable to help you build skills as you work towards an Associate Degree.
- Workforce credentials may give you college credit at Dallas College, but they may not transfer to other colleges or universities.
If you're unsure if this is the right path for you, you can talk to a Pathway Specialist for advice.
Pathway Specialist
- 972-669-6400
- PathwaySpecialist@DallasCollege.edu
What Can I Earn? Will There Be Plenty of Jobs?
Get hands-on training building sets or running sound or light boards, and you’ll be ready to shine behind the scenes in the live entertainment industry. Check out a few of the incredible career opportunities you’ll be ready for. Your future starts here!
Audio and Video Technicians
$24/hr
Median Salary
196
Job Openings
+15%
Projected Outlook
Top Skills:
- Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Operations Monitoring
- Complex Problem Solving
- Active Listening
- Service Orientation
- Coordination
- Speaking
- Writing
Electricians
$27/hr
Median Salary
2778
Job Openings
+17%
Projected Outlook
Top Skills:
- Troubleshooting
- Repairing
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Quality Control Analysis
- Installation
- Active Learning
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Coordination
Lighting Technicians
$25/hr
Median Salary
17
Job Openings
+27%
Projected Outlook
Sound Engineering Technicians
$26/hr
Median Salary
44
Job Openings
+11%
Projected Outlook
Top Skills:
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Complex Problem Solving
- Writing
- Monitoring
- Active Learning
- Operations Monitoring
- Judgment and Decision Making
All jobs data gathered for Dallas/Fort Worth. Source: Dallas College Labor Market Intelligence and Lightcast4.
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1Length of time is based on catalog degree plans. Prerequisites may be required, which are not included in this estimate. For most programs, full-time student status is assumed, a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.
2Cost is based on tuition rates for program hours for Dallas County residents. The price of most required learning materials (books, software, supplies, etc.) is included with the price of tuition. Visit our Paying for College site to learn more about cost, financial aid, scholarships and more.
3Each location offers a unique combination of certificate and degree options. Not all degree and certificate offerings are available for admission/start at all campuses every semester.
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