WARREN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS
Technical Theatre Curriculum
(as of Sept.3, 2014)
Areas of Study:
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Stage Terminology
-Curtains
-Stage Terminology
-Part of the Theater
-Shop Tools
Groundplans and Scale
Shop Safety
Types of Tools and Usage
Flat and Platform Construction
Technical Rehearsals
Building a Tag Board Model
Introduction to Lighting
Basic Scene Design
Drafting and Execution
*Design and research
*Scenic Construction
*Scenic Construction
Designer and Director
Communication
*Scenic Painting
*Scenic Painting
Perspective
-2 point
-squaring a drawing
Advanced Perspective
Hanging and Focusing
Parts of the Lighting Instrument
Instrument Types and Uses
Basic Color Theory
Designing a Cue
Sound
None (only as needed for shows)
Basic Sound Board Operation
-Making Connections
-Setting Levels
-Trim/Gain, etc.
Make-Up
Creating a Make-up kit
Introduction to Sound:
-Types of Sound
-Sound waves
Types of Connections
Types of Mics
Putting on Mics
Aging
(Highlight and Shadow)
Figure Drawing 101
Elements of Costume Design
Set Design &
Show Production
Lighting
Producing
*
* *Scenic Painting
*Light Design and Execution
Board Operation &
Programming
Reading Lot Plots
Lighting Mechanics/Wiring
*Sound Design and Execution
Cuts, Scrapes and Bruises
*As needed by show
Types of Make-up
Costuming
Front of House
Makeup Applications and Removal
Fittings/Measuring
Laundering & Costume Care
Costume Handling & Protocol
Learning to Sew
Marketing Distribution
Front of House Jobs &
Responsibilities
*Costume Design and Execution
Creating a Rendering (Assassins)
Positions and
Responsibilities
*Set-up of Lobby/Display
Marketing, Advertising and Public
Relations
*Indicates lessons as they relate to the current year’s production schedule
*Marketing Design