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ACCEPTANCE RATE

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FINANCIAL AID RATE

63%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

14:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

18

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$3,313

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Theatre Design and Technology Degree

The fascinating world of Theatre Design and Technology is a defined field of study focused on the ideation and creation of theatric design and construction. Theatre design and technology, also known as scenery design, stage design, set design, production design or scenography but the essence of each is similar. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer theatre design and technology degrees.

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Gavilan College

321 E Chapman Avenue, Fullerton, CA

About
Gavilan College, located in Gilroy, California, was founded in 1919 and originally known as San Benito County Junior College. The school's service area was made to include San Benito County and southern Santa Clara County through the establishment of a community college district. The school moved to its main location in 1966, adding satellite campuses in Morgan Hill and Hollister over the years. The school provides high quality educational opportunities for residents of its service area through programs that are regularly reviewed and updated to ensure they meet modern standards and are relevant for current and future students.


Academics
Gavilan College is a comprehensive two year institution that offers academic and career training opportunities that allow students to accomplish their goals. Academic transfer programs offer students the opportunity to complete the first two years of a four year education, followed by applying for transfer to a four year institution in order to complete one's education and pursue a bachelor's degree. Transfer to UC and CSU system schools is made easier through agreements in place that guarantee admission if certain academic requirements are met. Career training programs are for individuals who wish to receive a specialized education in a high demand industry or field with the intention of pursuing long term employment upon completion. Programs are taught by experienced professionals and take between one and two years to complete, and upon completion result in a degree or certificate that demonstrates competency.


Programs offered include:

Admissions and Financial Aid
Gavilan College is an open enrollment institution that admits any individuals that are interested in enrolling by completing the application for admission, paying fees and tuition, and providing transcripts and test scores if available. Applicants must be at least eighteen years of age or have a high school diploma or equivalent for most programs. Students may be required to take a placement exam prior to enrollment. Additionally, students are encouraged to participate in orientation and to meet with a counselor to discuss program enrollment prior to their first semester.


Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Aid is awarded based on need which is determined by the information the student provides through their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which the school's financial aid department uses to construct an aid packet. Aid must be reapplied for each academic year due to potentially varying financial circumstances for a student and his or her family, and applications should be submitted prior to posted deadlines to ensure that funds are disbursed in a timely fashion.


Athletics
Gavilan College participates in intercollegiate athletics through the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA). Individuals participating in intercollegiate athletics have the opportunity to develop valuable skills, such as leadership, teamwork, and discipline while pursuing personal and team excellence against others. Interested individuals should submit the required forms necessary to tryout for a given team, and team members are expected to maintain a minimum passing GPA in order to participate.


Athletic programs offered:

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Theatre Design and Technology program at Gavilan College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Set and Exhibit Designers

Description

Design special exhibits and movie, television, and theater sets. May study scripts, confer with directors, and conduct research to determine appropriate architectural styles.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, set and exhibit designers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.8% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may give an overview of the students Gavilan College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Gavilan College may provide student services like those listed below:

  • Distance learning
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Work study style employment

Intercollegiate Athletics

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Beach Volleyball
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