The Technical Theatre CP course is the introductory/beginning course of the Career Technical Education Pathway in Arts, Media, and Entertainment at Newbury Park High School. This course will introduce the student to what goes on behind the scenes of the theatre, in all technical aspects: lights, sound, set construction, costuming, properties, projections, rigging, and stage management.
Students are responsible for creating the technical aspects of school theatre productions, in addition to providing technical support, as necessary, for other events on campus in the Performing Arts Center, such as Dance Concerts, Choir events, Band Festivals, Talent Shows, Counseling events, etc. throughout the school year.
Students will be placed on various technical crews, working with other students collaboratively to accomplish specific creative goals geared toward theatrical productions, and creating a community where ideas can be shared positively.
There will be times when students are expected to work outside of class hours, after school, in the evenings and on weekends, at the theatre. The student will leave this course with a general understanding of the subject, demonstrating the ability to use technical vocabulary in their chosen expertise(es), learn proper safety, protocol, and etiquette, and give students the confidence to work for community or professional organizations in theatre.
This course aligns with the California Career Technical Education Standards, California State Standards for Visual and Performing Arts, and several California Common Core State Standards in English, Algebra, and Geometry.
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