About Technical Production For The Performing Arts Industry in Sheridan College (Ontario)

Explore the world of theatre

Be part of a creative production team, staging shows attended by the paying public at Theatre Sheridan and Theatre Erindale. Develop the creativity, technical mastery and work ethic you need to work in technical production at the highest levels — as well as the experience and confidence to step directly into the work force.

Experienced faculty and great facilities

Led by practicing industry professionals, this apprenticeship-style program features the best facilities of any theatre school in Canada. You'll work in professional-calibre studios and use industry-standard equipment:

• Mainstage and studio theatres
• State-of-the-art sound labs
• Industry-style lighting and audio equipment
• Fully-equipped wardrobe, prop, and scene shops with CNC machine and 3D printers

Learning Outcomes

The successful completion of the program will enable the graduate to:

• Adopt appropriate methods and materials to perform tasks within the technical disciplines.
• Use industry-related terminology correctly and effectively in all aspects of work being undertaken.
• Model safe practices while operating tools and equipment for all work sites including theatre, workshops and live events.
• Implement processes for fabricating and assembling production elements from an effective interpretation of project specifications.
• Synthesize information and ideas gathered from multiple resources and prior experiences to plan and create discipline-based products.
• Balance multiple priorities to meet external expectations.
• Contribute effectively to the overall management of projects related to theatrical and live event productions by working collaboratively with others.
• Assess feasibility of projects based on creative concepts and production constraints.
• Solve design and technical problems based on analysis of production documents and support materials.
• Establish professional networking and business relationships in the theatre and live event community.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of Sheridan's Technical Production for the Performing Arts Industry program go on to work for major performing arts venues and producers throughout the world.

Sample Job Titles

• Lighting Technician
• Sound Technician
• Production Manager
• Prop Builder
• Scenic Artist
• Seamstress / Dresser
• Stage Manager / Assistant Stage Manager
• Technical Director

Academic qualification equivalents

• Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, include one English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or ENG4U), minimum 60%

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS       :    6 – Overall Band Score with no Band below 5.5
• TOEFL      :    80 (20L,W,S,R) iBT (Internet-based TOEFL) or 550 Paper-based
• PTE A       :    58 - Overall Minimum Score  (49L,W,S,R)

Sheridan College (Ontario) Highlights

Sheridan College (Ontario) The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Though the cost of attendance for a student studying at Sheridan College would vary as per standard of living and choices of an individual, however, the estimated average cost for an academic year is tabulated below: