Technical Theatre

TECHNICAL THEATRE I

Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1

This is an introductory course dealing with various backstage aspects of the Theatre. In addition to classroom learning, this course strives to expose students to "hands-on" experiences in theatrical production. Topics include: Theatrical facilities, tools, scenery construction, stage rigging, lighting, principles of design, production evaluation and technical Theatre career opportunities. Additionally, there are a number of projects that supplement daily lessons. Students are provided an opportunity to participate in after-hours production work.

TECHNICAL THEATRE II

Grades: 10-12 Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Technical Theatre I and Instructor Approval

Expanding on the concepts taught in Technical Theatre I, this course examines the application of technologies used in live productions. Major foci of this class are sound, lighting, stagecraft, advanced rigging and stage management. To apply the concepts taught, after school involvement in productions and other after school events is required. NOTE: Students are required to work after school.

TECHNICAL THEATRE III-IV

Grades: 11-12 Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Technical Theatre II and Instructor Approval

Deepening students’ understanding of concepts taught in Technical Theatre 2, this course asks students to make informed choices in the process of creating live productions. This course requires a great deal of motivation as classroom discussions and projects are often student-led. Major areas of study for this class are sound, lighting, stagecraft, rigging, design, and production management. As students move through this two year-sequence, success is measured in the ability to synthesize and adapt knowledge to solve ever larger production problems, typically through increased responsibility for production leadership. To apply the concepts taught, extensive after school involvement in productions and other after school events is required. NOTE: Students are required to work after school. Technical Theatre 3 satisfies the required Technology graduation credit requirement.