One Semester

Credit 0.50

Pass/Fail

This course is open to students in Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. Students will get the experience of performance success through audiovisual support. They will learn how to utilize auditorium audio and lighting equipment as well as any other school audiovisual equipment available. Students will learn to program lights, set lighting rigs, and prepare cues for a performance. The course will also focus on other stage management techniques such as blocking, stage management, and set design. Students will work on a project supporting at least one school auditorium event, by collaborating with the group putting on the event, interviewing the group or person for their needs, determining which equipment and special effects or needs are required, documenting what the total equipment needs are for the event, and operating or having others in the class help to operate the equipment, when more than one operator is needed to support the performance. This is an exploratory class that will give students the opportunity to learn about the technology behind the success of performances as a viable career choice in theater management.