2020-2021 Course Description
ST: Technical Theatre Intermediate
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Theatre Studio Beginning / Teacher recommendation. This level can be repeated multiple times
Technical Theatre Intermediate will develop and build specific skills within the technical theatre crafts. Students will investigate several areas of production and design from both a practical (hands on) and a theoretical base, Topics will include Theatre and Shop Safety, Set construction, Costume & Makeup design/creation, Technical aspects and basic operation of lighting and sound technology, Scenic painting, Construction and use of properties on stage, and exploring career opportunities in the realm of theatre. Various professionals and guest teachers will be utilized to enrich the course work and material covered. Crewing productions at least once each semester will be a requirement of this class.
Demonstrations and discussion will be an essential part of the class, making appropriate student participation very important. -- A commitment to regular journal writing in the form of an Observation Notebook will be expected.
The primary and most important concept in this class is safety.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Theatre Studio Beginning / Teacher recommendation. This level can be repeated multiple times
Technical Theatre Intermediate will develop and build specific skills within the technical theatre crafts. Students will investigate several areas of production and design from both a practical (hands on) and a theoretical base, Topics will include Theatre and Shop Safety, Set construction, Costume & Makeup design/creation, Technical aspects and basic operation of lighting and sound technology, Scenic painting, Construction and use of properties on stage, and exploring career opportunities in the realm of theatre. Various professionals and guest teachers will be utilized to enrich the course work and material covered. Crewing productions at least once each semester will be a requirement of this class.
Demonstrations and discussion will be an essential part of the class, making appropriate student participation very important. -- A commitment to regular journal writing in the form of an Observation Notebook will be expected.
The primary and most important concept in this class is safety.