Certificate in Theatre and Arts Management
The Certificate in Theatre and Arts Management is for students pursuing careers in stage management and other leadership roles in the arts.
Theatre and Arts Management – Certificate
Certificate in Theatre and Arts Management
Offered as an Academic Certification
The Certificate in Theatre and Arts Management offers a wide range of training for students pursuing careers in arts leadership. Careers in stage management for live events, management for arts venues, and assistant directing and line producing for film and television, can all start here.
Degree Fit
Program Preparation
The Certificate in Theatre and Arts Management is open to all degree-seeking students at SOU but is particularly suited for Theatre and Digital Cinema majors interested in management for the entertainment industry.
Degree Roadmap
As a Theatre and Arts Management student, you’ll take courses in Stage Management, Directing, and Theatre Business Management. You’ll have many opportunities for on-your-feet-learning working on a wide variety of Theatre productions and student films. Choose from dozens of courses related to your specific area of interest. Classes in Theatre design and technology, Digital Cinema production, as well as Psychology, Communications, and Business are all available as electives. Successful students may serve as production stage managers on Theatre productions or manage other university sponsored events.
Guided Pathways
Contact: Gretchen Kirkpatrick, Theatre Administrative Program Assistant – 541.552.6346 – kirkpatrg@sou.edu
Associate Degree Paths
Associate of General Studies, Art Interest, RCC – Theatre Arts AA Transfer, PCC – Theatre AA Transfer, UCC
Similar Majors
Theatre BFA – DCIN – EMDA
Similar Minors & Certificates
Certificate in Costume and Character Design – Certificate in Directing and Devising – Certificate in Lighting Design and Technology – Certificate in Musical Theatre – Certificate in Production Fabrication – Certificate in Scenic and Environment Design – Certificate in Shakespeare Studies
Credit for Prior Learning – Learn More
Career Opportunities
Stage Management
Event Management
Project Management
Development and Fundraising
Non-profit Arts Administration
Arts Organization Management
Contact the Theatre Program
SOU Theatre Program
1250 Siskiyou Blvd.
Ashland, OR 97520
541.552.6181
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