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Arts.Media, & Entertainment - Stage Technology
Arts, Media and Entertainment Pathway - NUHSBear River High School Ag Animal Science pathwayStage Technology: Whatever the form or medium of creative expression, all careers in the Arts, Media and Entertainment sector require “publication” or a public presentation in one way or another. Consequently, the Stage Technology pathway focuses on both the technical skills and the organizational and managerial knowledge necessary to bring arts, media and entertainment to the public. 

CTE Career Pathway: Stage Technology

Course I

Course II

Course III & IV

Technical Theatre I
*CSU/UC "G"
#7240 (intro)

Technical Theatre II: Design or Special Effects/Rigging
*CSU/UC "F"
#7241 (concentrator)

Technical Theatre III: Advanced/ Internship
*CSU/UC "F" - Honors Course
#7242 (capstone)

* Receives CSU/UC, A-G credit
+ College Credit Option

Technical Theatre I
  • Grade Levels: 9-12
  • Repetitions for Credit: Yes
  • Prerequisites: None
  • *CSU/UC “G” College Prep Elective
Technical Theatre: A hands on course that not only teaches students what happens behind the scenes for productions  and events, but also provides many opportunities to create / design/work shows on campus. Learn lighting, sound, set,  scenic painting, marketing, and more! This class is structured in a manner that matches current industry standards for  Technical Theatre, which creates the ideal opportunity for both college bound and non-college bound students that may be interested in pursuing technical theatre or theatrical design as a future occupation. 
 
Technical Theatre II: Design
  • Grade Levels: 10-12
  • Repetitions for Credit: Yes
  • Prerequisites: Yes, Technical Theatre I or instructor approval
  • *CSU/UC “F” Visual and Performing Arts Credit
Technical Theatre II is a hands-on course that focuses on theatric design. This class is not only theory based, but also  provides many opportunities to design for events on campus (not mainstage). Learn the basics of design and how to  draft to scale. This class is structured in a manner that matches current industry standards for Theatric Design and  strictly follows USITT standards. The drafting portion of the class does include math. This class is designed for both  college bound and not college bound students that may be interested in pursuing technical theatre or theatric design as  a future occupation.
 
Click here for Bear River Theater: brtheater.org
 
The Bear River Community Theater is a 410 seat, performing venue designated for theatre arts education and housing the work of students, community members, and organizations.
Technical Theatre II: Special Effects
  • Grade Levels: 10-12
  • Repetitions for Credit: Yes
  • Prerequisites: Yes, Technical Theatre I or instructor approval
  • Graduation Credit: Math
  • *CSU/UC “F” Visual and Performing Arts Credit
A hands on course that focuses on theatrical design. This class is not only theory based, but also provides many  opportunities to design for events on campus (not mainstage). Learn the basics of design and how to draft to scale. This  class is structured in a manner that matches current industry standards for Theatrical Design and strictly follows USITT  standards. The drafting portion of the class does include math. This class is designed for both college bound and not  college bound students that may be interested in pursuing technical theatre or theatrical design as a future occupation. 
 
Technical Theatre III
  • Grade Levels: 10-12
  • Repetitions for Credit: Yes
  • Prerequisites: Yes, Technical Theatre I or instructor approval
  • *CSU/UC “F” Visual and Performing Arts Credit
  • Honors Course
Technical Theatre 3: For students serious in pursuing technical theatre as a future occupation. This class allows for  students to take ownership of the department or design areas of their choice. Students who chose to take Technical  Theatre 2a will have opportunities such as Production Manager, Technical Director, Stage Manager, Lighting Department  Manager, Director of Projection and Multi-Media, Public Relations, Scene Shop Foreman, and Costume Department  Manager, Master Rigger, Director of Special Effects. Students who chose to take Technical Theatre 2b with have  opportunities such as Artistic Director, Set Designer, Scenic Charge, Lighting Designer, Sound Designer, Costume  Designer, Lead Video Editor, and Makeup/Hair/Wig Designer. These  students are responsible for making sure all  performances / events are designed / managed / staffed to the expectation level of the Director.

College

Sierra College - Theatre Arts AA Degree, Stagecraft
Skills Certificate, Costuming Skills Certificate
General Courses of Study

Workforce

(Opportunities directly out of high school)
Occupations in Pathway

Regional Employment

Sierra College
Sierra Stages
The Aerial Lab
Legacy Productions
CATS Community Asian Theater of the Sierras
The Center for the Arts
The Nevada Theatre
Music Circus

Regional Employment

Sierra Stages
The Aerial Lab
Legacy Productions
CATS Community Asian Theater of the Sierras
The Center for the Arts
The Nevada Theatre
Music Circus

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