Bear River High School

Grades: 9 -12

Production focuses on basic stagecraft and videography. Students learn the basic elements such as lighting, sound, set construction, scenic artistry, marketing, camera operation, framing shots, and basic tricks used in the industry to enhance a live or video production for audience members.  Students additionally are taught the different opportunities available within the production umbrella and are required to work at least two productions.  Students will have the opportunity to experience jobs such as (but not limited to) Backstage Running Crew, Light Board Operator, Theatrical Electrician, Spotlight Operator, Set Builder, Sound Board Operator, Sound Engineer, Camera Operator, Usher, Box Office Staff, Quick Changer.  Additionally, students are required to participate in production and design meetings throughout the year so that they have a deeper understanding of the specific show or event requirements, time-lines/deadlines, and what would be expected of them as staff within that production/event.  Shows and events typically take place after school hours.

 

 

 

Prerequisite: Production or Advanced Theater Arts or Leadership or Teacher Approval

Graduation Credit: Visual and Performing Art - US/CSU 'F'

 

Live Production focuses on advancing students from being able to crew a show into students who are able to lead design and productions elements necessary for a successful production. Students learn basic rigging, special effects, USITT safety standards, hardware available and their uses, rope types and knot tying, scale drafting, design elements and budget management. Students additionally are taught the different opportunities available within the Production umbrella and are required to work productions, which allow them to experience jobs more advanced than what is offered in the introduction Production course such as Management, Light Programmers, Engineers, Master Electrician, Properties Master, Master Carpenter, Special Effect Artists, and much more!

 In addition, students are required to prepare for and participate in the Performing Arts Department's production/design meetings to ensure that their requirements for the show needs and time-line expectations are being met to the expectation level of the Director and Production Manager.