Certifications

Over the course of the year each student is given the opportunity to learn and demonstrate competence in the following areas. The general certifications are required for all students. Additionally, each student is expected to become a master in their own area (four certifications) and receive four additional certifications outside their area.

General (Required 1st term)

• Shop Safety

• Catwalk Safety

• Running Line Sets

• Cable winding

Stage Management (Required for all managers)

• Cue Calling/Telex Etiquette

  • Script Reading

Construction

• Hollywood and Broadway Flats

• Plywood Box Platforms

  • Framed Platforms and Wagons

  • Stairs

Fly

• Rigging Flats for Flying

• Loading and Unloading Weights

  • Orchestra Shells

  • Orchestra Pit Cover

Sound

• Basic Mixer operation

• Q-Lab cue programing

  • Wireless mic taping

• Sound File Editing

  • Advanced Mic EQ and compression

Lights

• Lighting Instruments

• Light Focusing

  • Light board operation - addresses, channels, fader groups, light plots, magic sheets

  • Light board programming - cues, parking

  • Follow spot operation