This course enables students to perceive, visualize, and realize practical theatre design. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a hands-on experience in the art and technique of production. Stage Design and Production students will work with the music and performing arts departments to create the sets for the Fall play and Spring musical at JPM and Spring play at East. This real life application of classroom knowledge will enhance and broaden students’ design and production experience both in the classroom and on the stage. Students will learn technical sound, lighting, design, construction and surface treatment. Within the course students will choose a specific area to become directly involved in during the final productions. Each student will have specific production responsibilities and must be available to stay after school and evenings during a production in order to pass this course.
Note: This course fulfills the Art requirement for graduation.