Theater and Production Management – CTTPMG

School of Theater
307 Kantner Hall
Ohio University
Athens, Ohio 45701
740-593-4818
theater@ohio.edu

Delivery Mode: Athens Campus

Terms of Entry: Fall, Spring

Terms of Entry Requiring Program Permission: None

Enrollment Eligibility: Degree-seeking students

Certificate Overview

The Theater and Production Management Graduate Certificate is 12 total credit hours and can be completed in two semesters. The certificate offers a holistic approach to management and enables students to develop a greater understanding of both the professional and artisan practices behind the management and production of theater. Through classroom learning and hands-on experiences, students hone their abilities in interpersonal communication, process, shop mechanics, and overall management of the theater.

Certificate Learning Outcomes:

• Students will gain an understanding of administrative skills and how they are specifically applied in the industry.
• Students will gain competencies in various aspects of production and personnel management.
• Students will learn professional and artisan practices that guide the overall management and production of theater.
• Students will hone their abilities in interpersonal communication and the ability to collaborate with–and advocate for- theater organizations, educational institutions, and/or community arts organizations.

Opportunities upon Completion

Theater and Production managers are highly sought after in the industry, yet often come to these positions underprepared. The certificate is a valuable credential to secure employment in professional theater companies, educational institutions, and/or community arts organizations.

Admission Requirements

• Completed application form
• Copy of most recent transcript or DARS report (GPA of 3.0 or higher)
• Interview with theater faculty
• Resume or portfolio that details professional theater (or equivalent) experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in theater or equivalent professional experience is required.

International Students

This certificate program alone does not permit full-time enrollment in residence at Ohio University, and an I-20 cannot be issued based on admission to this certificate.

Completion Requirements

The Certificate requires 4 total courses, 12 credit hours.