Garfield High School – Technical Theatre Advanced

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Students in this course will be expected to understand, apply, analyze and assist in the creation of a unifying concept for a production in one or more of the following disciplines: lighting, sound, properties, set construction, special effects, costumes, make-up, theatre management and stage management. Students in this course are take on leadership roles in the production of main stage shows. As leaders and team members students explore aesthetic criteria to communicate artistic choices through a production. Students participate in the post-production critique for continued improvement of their design skills. While in the course, students connect with working professionals in the field of technical theatre. Students continuing in the class may have the opportunity to create a portfolio demonstrating their knowledge and abilities as a tool for further education and/or employment. As a preparatory Career and Technical Education (CTE) equivalent course, students demonstrate leadership and employability skills. Students have expanded opportunities to make direct connections to careers as working artists. Course content may include: portfolio development, guest speakers from arts industries, and development of professional responsibility skills such as time management, reliability and punctuality, ability to multi-task and present oneself professionally. This course is offered as a CTE course which can be cross-credited for Fine Arts. This course is also offered as a Fine Arts credit only.