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Professional Theatre Technician Degree

If you want to work in theatre, give yourself an advantage with a Professional Theatre Technician degree from Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC). You will enter the workforce with a degree and have real experience to put on your resume, such as a stagehand, stage manager, or designer. At MHCC, you’ll learn everything you need about planning, designing, and creating sets.

The Experience

Program Details

This two-year program is for you if you want to enter the workforce with a degree right from MHCC. You will learn to plan, design, and create theatre sets. You will also learn about lighting, sound, costumes, and makeup.

Your future

When you earn your degree from MHCC, you’ll have the opportunity to work in exciting careers such as set designing or teaching.

How To Get Started

You can start the Professional Theatre Technician program during any term. Students admitted to MHCC can sign up for classes in the program after reading, writing, and math placement requirements have been met.

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This program combines classroom learning with real application as a stagehand, stage manager, or designer. You will work in theatre productions, live events, and complete an internship.

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