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Intermediate Purpose
Intermediate Purpose
Intermediate Theatre is a hands-on course that dives deeper into the behind-the-scenes magic of theatre. Students will explore the fundamentals of set design, lighting, sound, costuming, and props, gaining practical experience in bringing a production to life. Through creative projects and real-world application, they develop problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and teamwork—essential skills both on and off the stage. Whether constructing set pieces, designing lighting cues, or crafting costumes, students gain a deeper appreciation for the technical artistry that makes theatre possible.
Intermediate Theatre is a hands-on course that dives deeper into the behind-the-scenes magic of theatre. Students will explore the fundamentals of set design, lighting, sound, costuming, and props, gaining practical experience in bringing a production to life. Through creative projects and real-world application, they develop problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and teamwork—essential skills both on and off the stage. Whether constructing set pieces, designing lighting cues, or crafting costumes, students gain a deeper appreciation for the technical artistry that makes theatre possible.
Working with color theory in lighting
Learning to work with scar wax in blood, guts, and gore makeup
Creating scale models of student set designs
Using scale models to illustrate how lighting changes mood
Fantasy Makeup Projects
Fantasy Makeup Projects
In this project, students explored the intersection of visual art and theatrical design by creating a stage makeup look inspired by a chosen art style. Each student selected a specific artistic movement-- such as Impressionism, Cubism, Surrealism, or Pop Art-- and conducted in-depth research to break down its key components, including line, color, style, composition, and thematic content.
Using their research as a foundation, students designed a character makeup look that embodied the essence of their chosen art genre, considering how artistic elements could translate into expressive, stage-ready designs. Their final presentations included a detailed visual breakdown of their concept, a final execution of their makeup, and a 400-500 word written justification explaining their design choices, artistic influences, and creative process.
This project challenged students to think critically about the connections between different artistic disciplines, refine their technical makeup skills, and develop their ability to articulate and defend their artistic choices-- key skills for both theatre and beyond.
Advanced Purpose
Advanced Purpose
Advanced Theatre is a fully immersive, student-driven course where theatre artists take the skills learned in Intro and Intermediate Theatre and apply them to real-world stage productions. Students take on leadership roles in acting, directing, design, and technical execution as they collaborate to produce full-scale performances. From script selection and character development to set construction and lighting design, this class challenges students to bring all elements of theatre together in a professional, hands-on environment. With an emphasis on teamwork, problem-solving, and creative expression, students gain valuable experience in producing and performing high-quality theatre for a live audience.
Advanced Theatre is a fully immersive, student-driven course where theatre artists take the skills learned in Intro and Intermediate Theatre and apply them to real-world stage productions. Students take on leadership roles in acting, directing, design, and technical execution as they collaborate to produce full-scale performances. From script selection and character development to set construction and lighting design, this class challenges students to bring all elements of theatre together in a professional, hands-on environment. With an emphasis on teamwork, problem-solving, and creative expression, students gain valuable experience in producing and performing high-quality theatre for a live audience.
Scenic painting for a mainstage production
Writing, creating, and performing with puppetry
Learning to measure and cut scale model Broadway and Hollywood theatre flats
Using hand sewing techniques to create felt monsters
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