Futures School – Technical Theater

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

11, 12 Prerequisite Architecture and Engineering I Course Fees $$ 10$ Meets an Occupational Education and Science Lab graduation requirement This course is designed as a follow-up course to Architectural and Engineering Tools and Techniques I. AutoCAD, 3D rendering software, Rhino, and Master CAM software packages are used in the course. Students will design, create, and present their projects to their peers. Students will create a portfolio that will contain their work, organized and presented according to professional standards. Most assigned work can be completed in class, but students can expect up to $\\scriptscriptstyle { \\frac { 1 } { 7 } } / \\scriptscriptstyle { 2 }$ hour of homework per week in order to assemble their portfolio. Technical Theater is a hands-on theatre course where students learn stagecraft and production design, including: lighting, sound, scenic, costume, props, rigging, box office and stage management. No experience necessary. All levels of experience welcome. Students will be working directly in Juanita High School’s Professional Theatre Complex with the latest in Theatre technology. Students will have the opportunity to be a part of technical crews in connection with Juanita drama productions. Theater Production Workshop is organized to support the Juanita drama productions, club meetings, festivals, and other theatre activities. Students enrolled in Theater Production Workshop are required to audition for and participate in the year’s productions, which will involve some extended after-school time for rehearsals. Theater Production Workshop may be taken at the same time as Technical Theater, Costume/Scenic Design, Musical Theater, and may be repeated for credit.  A minimum of 2.0 credits are required for the class of 2019 and beyond. “You use a glass mirror to see your face; you use works of art to see your soul.” -George Bernard Shaw The Performing and Visual Arts courses and programs at Juanita High School are a dynamic and integral part of the school’s comprehensive curriculum. Art, theatre, and music courses offer opportunities for creativity and intellectual rigor that enhance other elements of your education and your life. The courses are designed to stimulate creative thinking and problem-solving. All students, from beginner to advanced, are served in each of the performing and visual arts areas. Art, theatre, and music courses are electives that fulfill the Fine Arts graduation requirement. Performing and Visual Arts classes offer students hands-on experience. There is significant emphasis on individualized feedback from the teacher and one-on-one instruction. The performance-based classroom provides unlimited opportunity for students to grow in specific skill areas, to learn group dynamics, and to enhance personal development. At Juanita High School, there are art, theatre, and music courses appropriate for every student interested in experimenting with materials and ideas, learning the techniques and skills of the performing and visual artist, and building self-confidence.