LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULAR GUIDE
Stage Technology
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Curriculum Code: 0971 (Effective Fall 2002 - Summer 2007)
The Stage Technology Program provides training in technical skills associated
with the stage technology industry. The Associate Degree in Applied Science is
particularly useful for those individuals wishing to pursue advanced careers in
this industry, such as management positions or permanent jobs at entertainment
facilities. Students in this curriculum MUST be a registered apprentice in the
Michigan Stage Technician Apprenticeship Program (MSTAP). Not all courses in
this program transfer to all colleges. Students planning to transfer should see
an academic advisor or counselor before enrolling in any course.
This is a selective admission program. In order to be admitted into this program,
students must meet basic admission requirements beyond those required for
admission to the college. STEC 110 - Stage Tech Field Experience is open only to
students officially admitted to the Stage Technology Program.
PREREQUISITES
Students should see Course Descriptions or Course Offerings for course
prerequisite information. See the Assessment and Placement Testing section for
skills assessment and advising information.
GENERAL EDUCATION
General education is an important part of this program and includes a mathematics
competency requirement. To fulfill the mathematics competency requirement,
students may need to complete specific course work in mathematics. See the
General Education Core Requirements section for information on how to fulfill
these requirements.
INFORMATION
The admission and/or graduation requirements for this program may change each
academic year. The program requirements below apply only to those students who
have been admitted to the program for the 2002/2003 academic year. For the most
recent and complete information, interested students should contact the Visual
Arts and Media Department, Academic and Office Facility, Room 314, telephone
number (517) 483-1476 or the Admissions Office, Gannon Vocational-Technical
Center, Room 2200, telephone number (517) 483-1254.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO THE STAGE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM FOR MSTAP APPRENTICES
For current information about admission requirements, contact the Visual Arts and
Media Department, Academic and Office Facility, Room 314, telephone number (517)
483-1476 or the Admissions Office, Gannon Vocational-Technical Center, Room 2200,
telephone number (517) 483-1254.
REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 60 CREDITS
CODE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
ELTE 100 Electrical Safety Practices 1
ELTE 110 Practical Electricity 3
ELTE 150 Electric Motor Maintenance 2
MTEC 120 Audio Production I 4
MTEC 122 Sound Reinforcement 4
MTEC 223 Sound Reinforcement Practicum 2
MTEC 252 Lighting for Television/Video 3
STEC 100 Intro to Stage Tech Industry 2
STEC 110 Stage Tech Field Experience (See Note 1) 1
STEC 120 Stage Lighting and Electricity 3
STEC 122 Advanced Stagecraft 3
STEC 130 Audio/Visual Technology 3
STEC 140 Theatrical Make-Up/Wardrobe 3
STEC 150 Stage and Arena Rigging 3
STEC 296 STEC Internship 2
THEA 110 Introduction to Theatre 3
THEA 114 Intro to Technical Theater 3
THEA 210 Theatre History 4
WELD 100 Combination Welding 4
WELD 111 Gas Tungsten ARC Welding 4
LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 12 CREDITS
Complete the indicated number of credits from each CHOICE listed below.
CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas 12 Credits
(See the GENERAL EDUCATION section above)
Writing Core Area 3
Speech Communication Core Area 3
Science/Technology Core Area 3
Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area 3
Mathematics Competency (See the General Education Core
Requirement section on how to fulfill this mathematics
requirement. Course work may be needed.)
MINIMUM TOTAL 72
NOTES:
1. STEC 110 must be taken four times for a total of 4 credits toward this
degree. Stage Technology Field Experience involves variable hours that
are determined by work calls from full and associate members of the MSTAP
Joint Apprentice Training Committee (JATC). Most work calls will come
through IATSE Local #274.
SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE
Students should see course descriptions to find out when departments plan to
offer courses. Students who for any reason are unable to follow the course
sequence suggested below (for example, those who are part-time, have transferred
in courses from another school, or have prerequisites to fulfill) should contact
an academic advisor or counselor for help with adjustments.
I II III IV
ELTE 100 ELTE 110 ELTE 150 MTEC 223
MTEC 120 MTEC 122 STEC 110 MTEC 252
STEC 100 STEC 110 STEC 122 STEC 110
STEC 110 STEC 120 STEC 140 STEC 150
THEA 110 STEC 130 WELD 100 THEA 210
THEA 114 Lim. Ch. Lim. Ch. WELD 111
V
STEC 296
Lim. Ch.
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