Tech Major

Technical Theater Major

Technical Theater Major. In addition to the standard Art Department three year sequence, Students also have the option of choosing a 5 year sequence in Technical Theater.

Concentrations in the following areas are possible: Lighting Design/Stage Lighting, Technical Direction/Production & Stage Management, Costume Design/Costuming, Set Design, and Scene Painting

Three year sequence: A student is to choose a concentration and spend 6 Cycles focused in that subject. The other 6 Cycles are to be chosen from other classes in technical theater (see list.)

Five year Sequence: A student is to choose a concentration and spend 8 Cycles focused in that subject. The other 12 Cycles are to be chosen from other classes in technical theater (see list.)

Students should consult with the technical theater teachers to choose courses best suited to their interests.

Examples of a student’s five year sequence at Murrow:

Technical Direction/Set Construction

  

Stage Lighting Major.

  

Costuming Major.

2 cycles Stage & Set Design

8 Cycles of Set Construction

2 Cycles of Stage Lighting

4 MILEs of technical direction/production management.

1 cycle each: Costuming, Acting for non actors, Scene Painting, AutoCAD

  

2 cycles Stage & Set Design

4 Cycles of Lighting Design

4 Cycles of Stage Lighting

2 Cycles of Set Construction

4 MILEs of production electric’s/production management.

1 cycle each: Costuming, Acting for non actors, Scene Painting, AutoCAD

  

2 cycles Stage & Set Design

2 Cycles of Costume Design

6 Cycles of Costuming

2 Cycles of Fashion

4 MILEs of Costume Design for the Stage.

1 cycle each: Set Construction, Acting for non actors, Scene Painting, Lighting

Remember, these class examples are not set in stone. Please discuss you program with your guidance counselor and with a tech theater teacher.