Douglas College - New Westminster
Douglas College - New Westminster

700 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

College Diploma - Stagecraft and Event Technology

2-Year Undergraduate Diploma

Program Summary

Program Description

The Stagecraft and Event Technology Diploma Program provides pre-employment training, upgrading and transferability for students interested in a career within the entertainment industry. The program provides a combination of academic and practical experience with courses in stage lighting, audio techniques, set painting, computer assisted drafting, multimedia technology, stage management and stagecraft for TV and film.

Graduates of this program have gone on to work in a wide variety of settings, including traditional theatre; opera; film and TV; sales and service companies; cruise ships; concert touring; events and festivals; and museums.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

60%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

10

Writing

10

Listening

10

Speaking

10

Program Intakes

Open date

October 1, 2024

Submission deadline

July 1, 2025

Open date

May 1, 2025

Submission deadline

November 1, 2025

Cost and Duration

2-Year Undergraduate Diploma

Program Level

2 year college diploma including a work experience

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$100 CAD

Application fee

$19485 CAD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Books and Supplies Fees: $2,625 per year
U-Pass Fees: $368 per year
DSU Extended Health and Dental Insurance Fees: $250 per year
Temporary Medical Insurance Fees: $189 (one time)
Student Union and BCFS Fees: $152 per year