Live Entertainment Production

Career Certificate
Cost
$5,366

Make magic behind the scenes

Build and assemble theatre equipment and scenery

Pull back the curtain. Behind every great performance are the people who make it happen. Learn the essentials to produce live events and get out in the field. In one year, gain the in-demand skills you need to get to work safely and confidently.

Travel the world as the practical side of all the wow. Build, set up and tear down equipment and scenery for concerts, festivals, plays, musicals, tv and film. Tour with the band, get the show on the road—go where you want as the crew that creates awe-inspiring moments.

What can you do with a certificate in Live Entertainment Production?

The certificate in Live Entertainment Production prepares you to pursue a career as a Live Entertainment Production Stagehand or Theatre Technician.

Get hands-on experience before graduation. You'll have an option to complete an internship through the CLC Theatre Department, our program partner Upstaging, Inc. or other industry partners.

State-of-the-art facilities

Take your talent to the stage at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts (JLC) located on campus. The JLC features three modern performance spaces poised to showcase professional touring events and concerts, as well as our student music, dance and theatre performances and productions.


See what graduate Benjamin Glende loves about the Live Entertainment Production Certificate program at CLC. Picture yourself here:

Highlights

  • Internships Available

    Gain relevant work experience before you complete the program.
  • Financial Aid/Scholarships Available

    Based on need and/or achievement. Explore ways to pay for college.
  • Career Certificate

    Earn a career certificate in 1 year or less to refine your skills into an in-demand career.
  • Program Length: 1 Year

    Full-time students finish in 1 year.

Career Outlook

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  • complete the admission process
  • choose an academic program
  • enroll in first-semester classes
  • get access to helpful resources

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Recommended Pathway

This pathway serves as a guide for students to complete the degree or certificate assuming full-time enrollment (registered in 12 or more credit hours per semester) with Semester 1 typically representing a Fall term. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their College and Career Navigator (CCN) to identify coursework that will meet degree requirements based on individual academic goals. For a more inclusive list of course options, see the college catalog.

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  • Credit for prior learning available
  • Dual credit options available
  • Global citizenship
  • Online/Virtual options available
  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    CLC 120 2
    THE 126 3
    ENT 214 3
    THE 226 3
    THE 250 2
    • Course Code CLC 120
      Course Title
      Credits 2
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code THE 126
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code ENT 214
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code THE 226
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code THE 250
      Course Title
      Credits 2
      Course Highlights
  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    ENT 210 3
    ENT 217 3
    ENT 220 3
    ENT 216 3
    THE 128 3
    • Course Code ENT 210
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code ENT 217
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code ENT 220
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code ENT 216
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code THE 128
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    THE 129 3
    • Course Code THE 129
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights

Total Credit Hours

31

*Cost is estimated based on recommended pathway credit hours. This includes in-district tuition and other fees, such as books and materials before financial aid is applied, as well as grants, loans or scholarships. There are many opportunities for financial assistance at CLC. Learn more about Cost of Attendance.




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Theatre at CLC: Get the bigger picture

This certificate is just one possible way to study Theatre. Get the bigger picture—degrees, credentials and extra options.

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Frequently asked questions

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    Nestor Munoz

    Student

    “It’s the most fun I've ever had in any job. You get to really understand what goes into a production at a play or a concert.”


    At CLC, Nestor studies Live Entertainment Production, which offers hands-on industry experience. He was one of eight chosen from 4,800 applicants for a prestigious training program with Cirque de Soleil in Las Vegas.

    Read Nestor's story

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