Theatre Technology - Capital Region Career & Technical School

Theatre Technology from Capital Region Career & Technical School is a Campus Certificate Theatre degree that prepares you for a Art and Design career. Theatre Technology and Proctors provide students with lots of opportunities to experience the the technical side of theatre and the performing arts , whether the event is a play, rock show, film festival, ballet or lecture. The career and creative opportunities are virtually limitless! And Proctors, which is recognized as a premier center for the arts, has significantly expanded and enhanced its facilities in recent years to offer even greater benefits for students and the community. Theatre Technology will build your understanding of and appreciation for the performing arts as a cultural, recreational and aesthetic force. You'll learn about technical aspects of theatrical production including design interpretation, tools and equipment, building materials, construction and painting techniques, and stage lighting equipment and procedures. Your backstage education will be complemented by work on actual productions, internships and job shadowing, and field trips, which will build your real-world skill while helping you explore career and college opportunities. High school juniors in Theatre Technology can earn credit for integrated science, and seniors can earn credit for integrated English. Upon completion of the program, you'll be well-prepared to continue your studies at college or to pursue work in the field. Some students may be offered opportunities for employment while still in school! Units of Study: History of the stage Theatre spaces Language & terminology Safety procedures & terminology Lighting & sound Rigging & stage machinery Scenery, sets & props Costumes & makeup Staging and set design Tools, techniques & media Types of productions Directing, producing, managing & writing Administration, marketing & education Theatre in culture & daily life Analysis, criticism & research Performance arts Career Opportunities: Theatre technician Lighting technician Sound technician Costumer/costume assistant Stage manager/stagehand Stage carpenter Scenery/set fabricator Production manager/assistant Performer, director or producer Union apprentice Arts marketer Theatre teacher or acting coach Projectionist Audiovisual technician/representative Prerequisites: - Successful completion of 10th grade academic requirements. - Passage of a Regents science exam. - Record of positive attendance and behavior. - Ability to work well with others View more details on Albany BOCES - Adult Practical Nursing Program . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Theatre courses.