Tech Theatre 1-4

Tech Theatre Design and Production I

Students focus on developing the basic tools and procedures for creating elements of technical theatre, including costumes, lighting, makeup, properties (props), publicity, scenery, and sound. Technical knowledge of safety procedures and demonstrated safe operation of theatre equipment, tools, and raw materials are central to success in this course.

Tech Theatre Design and Production II

Students focus on learning the basic tools and procedures for designing and creating scenery and properties (props). Students also learn the standard conventions of design presentation and documentation; the organizational structure of theatre production and creative work in a collaborative environment; through various self-assessment tools.

Tech Theatre Design and Production III

Students focus on learning the basic tools and procedures for designing and creating the lighting and sound needs for productions. Lighting and sound designers and technicians analyze dramatic scripts to find production solutions through historical, cultural, and geographic research. These students also learn the standard conventions of design presentation and documentation; the organizational structure of theatre production and creative work in a collaborative environment; and the resulting artistic improvement. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals.

Tech Theatre Design and Production IV

Students learn how to select, organize, and mount formal and informal staged productions by means of exploring the leadership roles of director and stage manager. Students focus on the nature and responsibilities of the director and stage manager in relation to the entire production team; the effect of the director's concept on the overall production; vocabulary and principles of the various elements of play production; techniques used to create an effective theatre work; and basic knowledge and application of staging.

St Cloud Crew General Safety expectations

1. We will be actively working in shop environments, using hand tools, power tools, sewing tools, paints, glue, craft tools and many other hands on work. It is essential that you dress appropriately in the shop. Your clothes may get soiled while in class or in the shop. Loose clothing and hair can be hazardous to your safety. Open toed shoes will not be allowed in the shop.

2. PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) will be required while working in the scene shop. Depending on the nature of the work you may be required to wear safety glasses, ear protection, masks, or gloves. I can provide a communal class set of PPE that can be cleaned before and after use. However, you may want to have a personal set that you are familiar and comfortable with.

3. All proper handling techniques will be taught in class. If a student is seen playing with tools in an unsafe way, they will have tool privileges revoked and will be required to complete all future work in the form of essay writing. Please don’t be the unlucky student who has to write a five page paper on the history of the hammer instead of building a prop with one.

4. Students must remain in the dedicated working area for the day. I cannot guarantee the safety of any student I do not see.

5. Accidents can happen. I have a first aid kit available in all spaces. We will follow all district policies in the event that a student is injured.

6. “You break it, you fix it”. If you accidentally break something, I will expect you to help fix it. I will not be mad if you come to me to tell me you broke something. I will be mad if I discover something is broken and I wasn’t told about it.

Fundraising

Building materials have costs. In order to make these classes as hands on as possible, I have included a class fee. There will be times throughout the year that this fee will include tools and materials that you will own once we are completed with the units.

We will be using skills learned in class to complete projects that we will be selling at the St Cloud Market craft fair. The funding generated from these events will go directly to funding additional materials and tools for future projects in class. This will also be an opportunity for students to learn how to put actual value on their work and gain entrepreneurial experience.

Portfolio Development

These courses will be focused on the development of a digital portfolio. This portfolio will be a living document that will grow as students continue to progress through the different levels of Technical Theatre classes. The portfolio ultimately can be used to help students apply for colleges, technical programs, or professional jobs upon graduation.

Classroom Rules and Procedures

We will discuss and agree to a set of classroom rules and procedures together in class based on the core values of Courage, Community, Curiosity, and Commitment.