Honors Advanced Scenic Design and Construction

Honors Advanced Scenic Design and Construction students will work in a hands-on cooperative team environment. Students will take part in designing and building extensive scenic staging for the school’s theater performances. They will learn about and apply basic carpentry skills and the proper use of professional grade construction tools. They will also learn about theater stage management by acting as backstage crew for the fall and spring theater performances.

Prerequisite

None

Special Purchases

Students may be required to purchase a short list of small tools and consumable items. Students will also be required to purchase a class shirt.

Homework Estimate

There is no homework, however participation in after-school and weekend building experiences are required. After-hours participation as backstage crew for high school theater performances and final rehearsals is also a requirement.

Major Concepts Covered

Students will be involved in the design and planning of sets and props. They will become skilled in the use of hand and power tools while learning basic constructions skills. These will be accomplished through the designing and constructing sets and props for the high school theatrical performances.

Insider Information

This class is almost entirely hands-on in a cooperative team environment. For the student with an interest in theater management, or an aptitude for visual art, designing, engineering, or building, this class could be a good fit.

Construction-trade power tools are used in this class. Candidates for this class should exhibit a high degree of self-control and selfdiscipline.

Grades 9th-12th

Zero Hour (7:00 AM)