Stage Tech 2

Course Description: Stage Technology 2 (C214)

(Abbr. Transcript Title: Stage Tech 2) | Prerequisite: Successful completion of Stage Tech 1 or teacher recommendation. | Meets the UC/CSU “F” requirement | This is the Capstone class for the Stage Technology Pathway track.

“Are you wanting to make the jump from “trainee” to experienced stage technician? Here you’ll master your skills in audio / video, lighting design, carpentry and more as you provide technical services towards all performing arts events in the MVHS auditorium. Whether it be drama, choir, music ensemble, or dance - this is where we make the magic happen!”

Unit 1: Theater Logistics/Career Readiness

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  • How to run a performance venue.

  • Minimum job skills for entry level Stage Tech jobs (“proficiencies.”)

  • Job Performance Reviews.

  • Extended study on jobs and career paths in Stage Tech.

  • Resume and cover letter writing.

  • How to conduct oneself during a job interview.

Unit 2: Intermediate Stage Lighting

  • How a Dimmer system works.

  • Digital Multiplexing (DMX) language.

  • Setup, patching, and operation of Intelligent lighting.

  • Hands-on training in intermediate level Light Board Operations.

  • Hands-on training in intermediate level Electrics.

Unit 3: Intro to Rigging

  • Roles of a rigging technician and a fly-operator.

  • Types of rigging systems, techniques and equipment.

  • Hands-on basic training for commonly used rigging knots.

  • Study of counterweight and motorized fly systems.

  • Design theory using fly rigs.

Unit 4: Intermediate Audio/Video

  • Review of Tech 1 concepts: signal chain, signal flow, the science of sound, how to set-up and patch an analog soundboard.

  • Audio setup and patching using digital mixing systems.

  • Intermediate Audio / Video playback training (Q-Lab.)

  • Video projection mapping.