| Pilot Site: | |
| Pilot course for Mira Mesa High School. Other schools may not offer this course without prior approval from the Interdivisional Curriculum Committee. | |
| Grade Range: | |
| 11–12 | |
| Prerequisites: | |
| Technical Theatre 1,2 (required) and Technical Theatre 3,4 (required) | |
| Course duration: | |
| Two semesters | |
| Subject area in which graduation credit will be given: | |
| VAPA - elective | |
| UC subject area satisfied: | |
| g - College preparatory elective | |
| Course Description: | |
| This course will further develop the concepts and techniques introduced in Technical Theatre 1,2 and Technical Theatre 3,4 with an emphasis on producing theatre. Such positions include: Producer, Stage Manager, Technical Director and Master Carpenter. Due to the nature of the production process, and as outlined in the California Department of Education State Standards, this class may often require students to participate in extra rehearsals and performances beyond the school day. Finally, throughout the year, students will be exposed to Technical Theatre achievements via live presentations and recorded works. After the viewing of these productions, students will achieve an understanding of how to be a drama critic as they analyze the design choices made in the show they experienced. | |
| State Course Code(s): | |
| 7242 - Advanced Stage Technology (Capstone) | |
| Basic Texts and Teaching Guides: | |
| Schanker, K. and Ommanney, A. 2004 The Stage and the School McGraw-Hill Kaluta 2016, The Perfect Stage Crew: The Complete Technical Guide for High School, College, and Community Theater, 2nd Edition Carter, Backstage Handbook (an illustrated almanac of technical information), Third Edition, Broadway Press | |