The Viticulture Certificate of Achievement program provides training for employment as vineyard managers in North Coast wine grape production.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Conduct in-depth feasibility studies for new vineyard development, and from the results, prepare comprehensive reports and cost projections appropriate to their planting recommendations;
2. Identify and implement sustainable farming practices that will improve fruit quality, provide efficacious pest and disease management, protect natural resources and the environment, and prepare a farming plan that encompasses these practices;
3. Research and apply all county, state and federal laws regarding vineyard development and maintenance, worker safety, pesticide use, and environmental protection;
4. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the latest technological advances in vineyard management and incorporate current technology into their farming plans and budgets;
5. Work cooperatively and effectively with wineries to determine optimum harvest parameters, coordinate the operations required, and negotiate a grape contract;
6. Show management and leadership capabilities by effectively training others to perform hands-on vineyard tasks: and
7. Contribute to the winegrape industry and participate in professional organizations at the local, statewide, national and international levels.

The Santa Rosa Junior College Veterinary Technician Certificate of Achievement is designed to prepare students for Veterinary Technician careers with veterinarians and other professionals in the companion animal veterinary field.

Upon completion of this certificate’s 23-semester unit requirements, AND 24 months (4416 hours) of outside practical experience working for a California licensed veterinarian, students satisfy the requirements to sit for the RVT examination in the State of California. The requirements for both coursework and practical experience must be completed by Summer 2024 to become a Registered Veterinary Technician.

The part-time academic program is designed to be completed while the student is employed in a veterinary hospital. The ideal student is already working as a Veterinary Assistant when they start this program however, many students begin this program without any previous experience and find employment after completing their first few courses. Students typically complete this program over 3 or 4 semesters.

Pets have become an increasingly popular component of households across the country, and they play a major role in many people’s lives. The corresponding rise in demand for pet care combined with the growing population in California has created a need for more Registered Veterinary Technicians. Additionally, Veterinary Technicians are also employed in settings such as biomedical facilities, diagnostic laboratories, wildlife facilities, humane societies, animal control facilities, drug or food manufacturing companies, and food safety inspection facilities. Furthermore, demand for these workers will stem from the desire to replace veterinary assistants with more highly skilled technicians in animal clinics in hospitals, shelters, kennels, zoos, and other settings.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Be qualified to sit for the RVT exam in the State of California through the “Alternate Route” so long as students also complete their state-mandated clinical experience hours;
2. Demonstrate competency in the necessary knowledge required for common job tasks in a small animal veterinary hospital context; and
3. Understand the directions from a veterinarian and discuss information to clients regarding common diseases, protocols and procedures in a small animal veterinary hospital context.

The Theatre Arts: Theatre Management Certificate of Achievement program prepares students for entry-level and apprentice employment as professional stage managers, assistant directors, box office personnel, and various administrative and marketing positions in the stage, film or television environments. Supervised by faculty working in the profession, the Theatre Management certificate centers on observing and participating in the day-to-day production process. Through hands-on experience and classroom lectures, students will develop the skills involved in preparing for and executing rehearsals, coordinating information between departments involved in the production process, and running and maintaining a product once it has opened.

Depending on natural talent, level of experience, and industry needs, students can enter the industry directly from this program. However, certificate students must continue to build their resumes through substantial work experience, and may pursue additional training through private training programs or four-year university programs. Certificate students who also wish to pursue an Associate of Arts degree and/or four-year degree are encouraged to meet with a counselor.

The Theatre Arts: Theatre Management Certificate of Achievement provides students with the basic skills and techniques necessary to successfully pursue a variety of career paths including:

• Stage Managers gain professional status by working at local theatres, typically starting as a crew member or assistant stage manager. Once enough hours are acquired, an SM apprentice is able to join Actors Equity Union and enjoy full pay status and the opportunity to work at equity theatres, on Broadway shows, or with a national touring company.
• Assistant Directors typically enter the industry as interns, and by networking with established theatre personnel (understanding all aspects of running a theatre and a production) develop opportunities and techniques for directing their own shows.
• Production Managers are in charge of theatre, film, or television locations and facilities, scheduling equipment and rooms, and coordinating information between production and administrative personnel. Production Managers typically work their way up through stage management.
• Production Stage Managers oversee the work of stage management teams and their production crews (or film/television production crews), and act as a liaison to the Production Manager. Production Stage Managers typically work their way up through stage management.

The job prospects in this field are great. Although most entry-level positions are offered at low pay, good theatre management personnel are "worth their weight in gold," and are in great demand. Students wishing to advance in the field must be ready to work their way up the ladder, but the prize at the top is a well-paid position with an established theatre, event hall, television or film production company, opera or concert venue. These positions feature competitive salaries and creative satisfaction.

The Theatre Arts certificate training programs are unique in that they offer five areas of emphasis: Acting, Costuming, Makeup, Stagecraft, and Theatre Management. This one to two-year intensive vocational training program examines, through lecture, demonstration, and application, the tools and techniques required to succeed in professional theatre and related entertainment industry positions. Introductory and advanced courses are designed to familiarize the student with the theory and practice of theatrical production while participating in a 5-show production-oriented program.

At the heart of the certificate, the curriculum is a collaborative relationship between faculty, staff, guest artists, and students that helps students develop while producing professional quality theatre. Courses cover a broad spectrum of related disciplines to further enrich the learning experience and provide a strong foundation of knowledge. Students have also been instructed in the basics of self-marketing as well as an audition, interview, resume and portfolio preparation and presentation.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Apply basic skills in one or more of the following areas of specialization:

• stage management
• assistant stage management
• house management
• production management
• box office management
• theatre management;

2. Apply fundamental techniques of theatrical management when participating in the backstage or front of house functions of a performance;
3. Apply fundamental techniques of stagecraft and costuming when participating in the backstage functions of a performance;
4. Integrate knowledge of theatre history and literature when managing theatrical performances; and
5. Perform for the stage at a beginning level using fundamental techniques of voice, movement, and the actor's craft.

Depending on natural talent, level of experience, and industry needs, students can enter the industry directly from this program. However, most certificate students wishing to pursue professional design or technical direction careers must continue to build their resumes through substantial work experience, and will likely pursue additional training through private design schools or four-year university programs. The Theatre Arts: Stagecraft Certificate of Achievement provides students with the basic skills and techniques necessary to successfully start that career path. Certificate students who also wish to pursue an Associate of Arts degree and/or four-year degree are encouraged to meet with a counselor.

The job prospects in this field are plentiful. Work tends to be seasonal at first leading to union positions with established theatre and film companies. Students wishing to advance in the field must be ready to work their way up the ladder and must be available at any time and willing to travel. Most entry-level positions are offered at low pay. However, hard work and working well with others will lead to a lucrative and exciting career as a freelance designer or technician for all venues, including theatre, opera, television, film, concert and trade show circuits.

The Theatre Arts certificate training programs are unique in that they offer five areas of emphasis: Acting, Costuming, Makeup, Stagecraft, and Theatre Management. This one to two-year intensive vocational training program examines, through lecture, demonstration, and application, the tools and techniques required to succeed in professional theatre and related entertainment industry positions. Introductory and advanced courses are designed to familiarize the student with the theory and practice of theatrical production while participating in a 5-show production-oriented program.

At the heart of the certificate, the curriculum is a collaborative relationship between faculty, staff, guest artists, and students that helps students develop while producing professional quality theatre. Courses cover a broad spectrum of related disciplines to further enrich the learning experience and provide a strong foundation of knowledge. Students have also been instructed in the basics of self-marketing as well as an audition, interview, resume and portfolio preparation and presentation.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Work effectively with lighting and scenery design plans;
2. Work competently with common materials and techniques when constructing theatrical elements;
3. Apply fundamental techniques of stagecraft when participating in the backstage functions of a performance;
4. Demonstrate basic skills in one or more of the following areas of specialization:

• running crew
• lighting hang and focus
• scenic carpentry
• welding and/or scenic painting
• audio set up and routing;

5. Integrate knowledge of theatre history and literature when constructing theatrical elements; and
6. Perform for the stage at a beginning level using fundamental techniques of voice, movement, and the actor's craft.

The Theatre Arts: Repertory Theatre Certificate of Achievement is designed for individuals who are interested in learning the professional skills required to work in the regional theatre, summer stock, and national tours. This 12-unit program prepares students to work on multiple shows at a time as a stagehand/running crew, wardrobe assistant, production assistant or ensemble actor. The full-time student can complete this program in one semester.

Regional theatres, summer stock companies, and national tours require professionals who understand how to work in a fast-paced, intensive, creative environment. This program requires students to put theory to the test and work continuously under the professional repertory theatre system.

Seasonal or full-time jobs are plentiful throughout the country. Students receive the technical training they need to qualify for entry-level jobs in this field. Successful completion of this certificate also proves to prospective employers that students have the experience they are looking for.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Develop self-awareness and confidence through creative expression;
2. Collaborate and effectively communicate in a theatre setting;
3. Demonstrate an understanding of time management, commitment, follow-through, and responsibility to achieve a common goal in a theatre setting;
4. Creatively analyze, critique, and interpret works of theatrical art;
5. Identify, summarize, compare and contrast the principal movements in World theatre history and literature;
6. Serve in a production position to gain understanding of the collaborative and complex nature of a live performance;
7. Demonstrate an understanding of and empathy for the racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity of U.S. and World theatre; and
8. Utilize current theatrical technology.

The Theatre Arts: Makeup Certificate of Achievement program prepares students for entry-level and apprentice employment as professional makeup artists, for the stage, film or television environments. The program focuses on a hands-on approach to the study of materials, terminology, health and safety issues, and technical skills required for dramatic productions.

Depending on natural talent and industry needs, students can enter the industry directly from this program. However, most certificate students wishing to pursue professional makeup careers must continue to build their resumes through substantial work experience. Students wishing to pursue a career as makeup technicians in the creation of prosthetic appliances and special effects for film and television must transfer to a trade school for additional training. Students interested in becoming wig and hair technicians will also need to obtain a cosmetology license. The Theatre Arts: Makeup Certificate of Achievement provides students with the basic skills and techniques necessary to successfully start any of these career paths. Certificate students who also wish to pursue an Associate of Arts degree and/or four-year degree are encouraged to meet with a counselor.

Students wishing to advance in the field must be prepared to market their skills and work as a freelance artists. The job prospects in this field are great for those willing and available to travel. Most entry-level positions are offered at low pay. However, hard work and strong contacts are key to a lucrative and exciting career in all venues theatre, opera, television and film.

The Theatre Arts certificate training programs are unique in that they offer five areas of emphasis: Acting, Costuming, Makeup, Stagecraft, and Theatre Management. This one to two-year intensive vocational training program examines, through lecture, demonstration, and application, the tools and techniques required to succeed in professional theatre and related entertainment industry positions. Introductory and advanced courses are designed to familiarize the student with the theory and practice of theatrical production while participating in a 5-show production-oriented program.

At the heart of the certificate, the curriculum is a collaborative relationship between faculty, staff, guest artists, and students that helps students develop while producing professional quality theatre. Courses cover a broad spectrum of related disciplines to further enrich the learning experience and provide a strong foundation of knowledge. Students have also been instructed in the basics of self-marketing as well as an audition, interview, resume and portfolio preparation and presentation.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Analyze and interpret appropriate styles, color, and texture choices for a scripted character;
2. Apply fundamental techniques of makeup and hair application when participating in the backstage functions of a performance;
3. Demonstrate basic skills in one or more of the following areas of specialization:

• Appropriate skin care analysis
• Creation of character makeup by application of highlight and lowlight painting techniques
• Three-dimensional prosthetic techniques
• Facial hair application
• Wig and hair styling;

4. Work collaboratively with other theater professionals and contribute basic artistic knowledge of Costume and Makeup Design;
5. Integrate knowledge of theatre history and literature when designing and/or applying stage makeup; and
6. Perform for the stage at a beginning level using fundamental techniques of voice, movement, and the actor's craft.

The Theatre Arts: Costuming Certificate of Achievement prepares students for entry-level and apprentice employment as professional costume shop assistants, wardrobe supervisors, cutter/drapers, first hands, dyers/painters, dressers, and costume crafts positions in the stage, film or television environments. The program provides a hands-on approach to the study of equipment, terminology, and technical skills required to create costumes for dramatic productions. It includes an understanding of basic drawing, patterning, draping, and construction techniques necessary for realizing a costume design.

In addition, this program prepares students wishing to pursue a career in costume design with a solid foundation in all aspects of costuming. Depending on natural talent and industry needs, students can enter the industry as costume design interns or freelance designers directly from this program. However, most certificate students wishing to pursue professional design careers must continue to build their resumes through substantial work experience, and will likely pursue additional training through private design schools or four-year university programs. The Theatre Arts: Costuming Certificate of Achievement provides students with the basic skills and techniques necessary to successfully start that career path. Certificate students who also wish to pursue an Associate of Arts degree and/or four-year degree are encouraged to meet with a counselor.

The job prospects in this field are great for entry-level positions and freelance designers. Apprenticeships and other entry-level positions are usually seasonal. Theatre costume personnel are in great demand and securing an entry-level position will build the individual's resume and contacts. Students wishing to advance in the field must be willing to work long hours during peak seasonal times. A strong resume and references will lead to a well-paid position with an established theatre company, costume house, or a lucrative career as a freelance artist in theatre, opera, television or film that features competitive salaries and creative satisfaction.

The Theatre Arts certificate training programs are unique in that they offer five areas of emphasis: Acting, Costuming, Makeup, Stagecraft, and Theatre Management. This one to two-year intensive vocational training program examines, through lecture, demonstration, and application, the tools and techniques required to succeed in professional theatre and related entertainment industry positions. Introductory and advanced courses are designed to familiarize the student with the theory and practice of theatrical production while participating in a 5-show production-oriented program.

At the heart of the certificate, the curriculum is a collaborative relationship between faculty, staff, guest artists, and students that helps students develop while producing professional quality theatre. Courses cover a broad spectrum of related disciplines to further enrich the learning experience and provide a strong foundation of knowledge. Students have also been instructed in the basics of self-marketing as well as an audition, interview, resume and portfolio preparation and presentation.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Work effectively with common materials, equipment, and techniques when constructing theatrical costumes and accessories;
2. Apply fundamental techniques of wardrobe management when participating in the backstage functions of a performance;
3. Demonstrate basic skills in one or more of the following areas of specialization:

• wardrobe maintenance
• safe application and use of shop equipment and tools
• fabric composition and modification
• draping
• flat pattern drafting and manipulation
• costume construction and dressmaker details
• fittings and alterations
• millinery techniques
• understructures
• tailoring techniques
• footwear
• masks
• armor
• jewelry
• makeup and hair design;

4. Work collaboratively with other theater professionals and contribute basic artistic knowledge of Costume and Makeup Design;
5. Integrate knowledge of theatre history and literature when constructing theatrical elements; and
6. Perform for the stage at a beginning level using fundamental techniques of voice, movement, and the actor's craft.

The Theatre Arts: Repertory Theatre Advanced Certificate of Achievement is designed for individuals who have previously completed the Repertory Theatre Certificate and are interested in advancing the professional skills required to work in regional theatre, summer stock, and national tours. This 18-unit program prepares students to work on multiple shows at a time as a stagehand/running crew, wardrobe assistant, production assistant or ensemble performer or musician. Students can complete this program in two summer semesters.

Regional theatres, summer stock companies, and national tours require professionals who understand how to work and thrive in a fast-paced, intensive, creative environment. This program requires students to put theory to the test and work continuously in a professional repertory theatre system.

Seasonal or full-time jobs are plentiful throughout the country. Students receive the technical training they need to qualify for entry-level jobs in this field. Successful completion of this advanced certificate demonstrates to prospective employers that students have the experience they are looking for and long-term dedication to their craft.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Effectively demonstrate fundamental techniques in the preparation and performance of multiple theatrical productions before a paying public audience.
2. Work safely and competently with common tools, equipment and materials associated with regional repertory theatre.
3. Define and demonstrate knowledge of a professionally organized theatre company, including day-to-day operations and safety procedures.
4. Work productively as a member of a professional production team.
5. Recognize the relationship between all elements of professional theatre design and technology, including scenery, scenic painting, properties, performance, electrics and sound.

The Theatre Arts: Acting Certificate of Achievement provides students with the foundation skills necessary to audition for and perform in a variety of professional environments. Students study characterization, script analysis, vocal and physical development, and acting styles for the stage, which can also be applied to film and television work. Realizing that acting careers are extremely competitive, this certificate introduces students to the realities of the profession through both classroom learning and performance expectations.

Depending on natural talent and industry needs, students can enter the profession directly from this program. However, most certificate students wishing to pursue professional acting careers must continue to build their resumes through substantial performance experience, and will likely pursue additional training through private studios, training programs, or four-year university programs. The Theatre Arts: Acting Certificate of Achievement provides students with the basic skills and techniques necessary to successfully start that career path. Certificate students who also wish to pursue an Associate of Arts degree and/or four-year degree are encouraged to meet with a counselor.

The Theatre Arts certificate training programs are unique in that they offer five areas of emphasis: Acting, Costuming, Makeup, Stagecraft, and Theatre Management. This one to two-year intensive vocational training program examines, through lecture, demonstration, and application, the tools and techniques required to succeed in professional theatre and related entertainment industry positions. Introductory and advanced courses are designed to familiarize the student with the theory and practice of theatrical production while participating in a 5-show production-oriented program.

At the heart of the certificate, the curriculum is a collaborative relationship between faculty, staff, guest artists, and students that helps students develop while producing professional quality theatre. Courses cover a broad spectrum of related disciplines to further enrich the learning experience and provide a strong foundation of knowledge. Students are also instructed in the basics of self-marketing as well as auditions, interviews, resume and portfolio preparation and presentation.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Audition for production using fundamental techniques of voice, movement, and the actor's craft;
2. Perform for the stage using fundamental techniques of voice, movement, and the actor's craft;
3. Perform special acting styles such as: non-realism, Shakespeare, period movement and acting for the camera;
4. Integrate a basic understanding of technical theatre and participate in the backstage functions of the theatre; and
5. Integrate knowledge of theatre history and literature when creating a theatrical performance.

The Sustainable Agriculture Certificate of Achievement program is designed to train farmers and gardeners in the techniques of sustainable food production. It provides a foundation in plant and soil science, integrated pest management, and ecological agriculture, and emphasizes the "how-to" aspects of organic gardening and farming, including tillage, compost production, and crop planning and production.

Students will engage actively in their learning experience by working on SRJC's Shone Farm, participating in the production and distribution of sustainable agriculture products, and participating with local farmers to discover and support best practices.

This program will prepare students for occupations that involve sustainable agriculture practices. Typical job titles include farming, agricultural production, market gardener, farm manager, propagator, crop consultant, organic inspectors, farm advisor, agricultural supplier, compost production and sales.

For students interested in an Associate degree, a Sustainable Agriculture major is available.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Plan and manage diverse crop farming enterprises based on ecological management practices.
2. Apply scientific literacy to the management of agricultural systems.
3. Identify and pursue appropriate market channels for vegetable and fruit crops.
4. Utilize appropriate tools and techniques for the propagation, maintenance, and harvest of organically grown crops.