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Course Offerings
All of the following courses are required and sequential. Active and consistent participation in class work is essential for the completion of each course. Most courses require production projects as well as written research/analytical assignments or projects. All Technical Theater curricula provide students with hands-on, project-based learning opportunities to work in various aspects of the field. Note: After-school shop and crew calls are required.
Grade 9
Introduction to Technical Theater 1 and 2 - This course provides students with an understanding of the basics of theater technology and the backstage environment. Coursework is broken down into units focusing on sets, lighting, costume, sound, and makeup. Computer work is also addressed as students explore the relationship between computer technology and Technical Theater and begin work on the process of portfolio creation.
Theater History 1 and 2 - This course begins with an overview of theater as students become acquainted with the workings of professional theater. They learn theater terminology, lines of authority in the theater, periodicals, books, and other source material about the field, professional theater organization and an introduction to the business of theater. Coursework continues with an overview of theater history that connects purpose, physical design, and plays performed throughout the ages.
Grade 10
Stagecraft 1 and 2: Scenery, Costumes, Lighting, Sound, Properties - An introductory course in the construction of stage scenery and properties with an emphasis on power tool safety, reading stage blueprints, stage carpentry, scene painting, and stock maintenance; in the construction of costumes and accessories with an emphasis on stitching, sewing machine safety and usage, pattern usage, and wardrobe maintenance; in the use of stage lighting with an emphasis on electric safety, hanging and focusing, programming and running a light board, and instrument cleaning and maintenance; in the use of stage sound with an emphasis on electric safety, running cable, proper microphone and speaker usage, adjusting and running a sound board, and instrument cleaning and maintenance: in management with an emphasis on running rehearsals, maintaining the rehearsal space, inter-crew communication, prompt book development and maintenance, and managing actors.
Grade 11
Introduction to Computer Design 1 and 2 - This course allows students to develop an understanding of the basic concepts and principles of computer drafting and computer graphics as they apply to designing for theater, television, and film. Students work with various software and work on cumulative portfolios.
Stagecraft 3 and 4: Scenery, Costumes, Lighting, Sound, Properties - This is an intermediate-level course in the elements of stagecraft. (See the Stagecraft 1 description.)
Theater Production 1 and 2 - A beginning course in production elements with emphasis on budget supervision, schedule coordination, inter-crew communication, and managing production personnel.
Grade 12
Advanced Computer Design 1 and 2 - This course allows students to further develop an understanding of the basic concepts and principles of computer drafting and computer graphics as they apply to designing for theater, television, and film. Students work with various software and work on cumulative portfolios.
Stagecraft 5 and 6: Scenery, Costumes, Lighting, Sound, Properties - This is an exit-level course with advanced training in the elements of stagecraft. (See description of Stagecraft 1.)
Theater Production 3 and 4 - An advanced course in production elements with an additional emphasis on budget supervision, schedule coordination, inter-crew communication, and managing production personnel.
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