Live Entertainment Management
Live Entertainment Management
The ArtsLooking for a career in the broad-based field of live entertainment? Learn to organize and lead teams of artists, technicians and performers as you make all kinds of shows happen. Become a stage manager, and work “behind-the-scenes” in the entertainment industry.
View Transfer Options, Degrees & CertificatesLive Entertainment Management students gain experience in rehearsal and performance procedures by participating in live productions at IVC’s Performing Arts Center. Local employers include theaters, theme parks, convention centers, concert producers, opera companies, dance companies, cruise ships and cirque troupes. Gain valuable experience leading backstage crews as you and your team execute shows before a live audience. As a stage manager you will find yourself at the center of all aspects of a production including costume designers, directors, performers and backstage crews.
Program Length
Associate Degree students can finish in four semesters. Certificate students can finish in as little as two semesters
Transfer Options
Associates Degree students complete coursework that fulfills degree transfer requirements to local universities such as Cal State Fullerton, UC Irvine, and other UC/CSU campuses.
Program Specific Support
Opportunities are available for the student to:
- Work on live productions as managers, designers and technicians.
- Assist working artists on touring summer shows.
- Get placement in internships with local employers such as The Laguna Playhouse and Pacific Coast Entertainment.
- Receive assistance developing portfolios required for university transfer
- Receive interview coaching and support developing an industry specific résumé.
- Apply for employment at the IVC Performing Arts Center doing management support, selling tickets, or working as ushers.
Your Support Team
Your success is our priority! Whether you are just starting, in the middle of, or completing your time at IVC, we have a team of people in your corner to help keep you on-track to reach your goals at IVC and beyond!
Coming Soon: Completion Teams to get students from start to goal! Look for your team beginning fall 2021!
Transfer Options, Degrees and/or Certificates
Sample Academic Plans
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| TA 51 | Stage Management Practicum | 1 |
| TA 52 | Stage Management Seminar | 3 |
| TA Elective - TBD | TA Elective Course | 3 |
| TA Major | Production Shop and Back Stage Crew | 1-3 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| TA 53 | Advanced Stage Management | 3 |
| TA Elective - TBD | TA Elective Course | 3 |
| TA Major - TBD | Production Shop and Back Stage Crew | 1-3 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| TA 168 | Cooperative Work Experience: Live Entertainment | 1-3 |
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| TA 51 | Stage Management Practicum | 1 |
| TA 52 | Stage Management Seminar | 3 |
| TA Major - TBD | Acting and Directing Course | 3 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| TA 53 | Advanced Stage Management | 3 |
| TA Major - TBD | Theater Design Course | 3 |
| TA Major - TBD | Production Shop and Back Stage Crew | 1-3 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| TA 168 | Cooperative Work Experience: Live Entertainment | 1-3 |
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
| Course | Title | AA GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| WR 1 | College Writing 1 | 1A | 4 |
| MATH | Math GE Course | 2 | 3-5 |
| TA Major | TA Major Course from List A | 7 & Major | 3 |
| TA Major | TA Major Course from List B | Major | 1 |
| TA Major | TA Major Course from List C | Major | 3 |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 1 |
| Course | Title | AA GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMM 1 | Communication Fundamentals | 1B & Major | 3 |
| Critical Thinking | Critical Thinking | 1C | 3-4 |
| TA Major | TA Major Course from List B | Major | 1 |
| TA Major | TA Major Course from List C | Major | 3 |
| American Institutions | American Institutions GE Course | 8 | 3 |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 2 |
| Course | Title | AA GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| TA Major | TA Major Course from List B | Major | 1 |
| TA Major | TA Major Course from List C | Major | 3 |
| Natural Sciences | Natural Sciences GE Course | 3 | 3 |
| Lifelong Health | Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course | 9 | 3 |
| Cultural Diversity | Cultural Diversity GE Course | 5 | 3 |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 2 |
| Course | Title | AA GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| TA 1 | Acting | Major | 3 |
| Humanities | Humanities GE Course | 6 | 3 |
| Social Sciences | Social Sciences GE Course | 4 | 3 |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
- AA = Associate of Arts
- AS = Associate of Science
- AA-T = Associate of Arts for Transfer
- AS-T = Associate of Science for Transfer
- COA = Certificate of Achievement
- COP = Certificate of Proficiency
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