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Students experiment with the scaling technique of gridding as a way to enlarge a smaller image and mimic the technique scenic painters use to create backdrops.

Students analyze and explore painting techniques.

To continue exploring elements of painting techniques.

Students demonstrate comprehension of what a property is, the various categories of props, and how props are created.

To put students in a theatre production role and introduce one of the tasks of a prop master: a master props list.

To apply problem-solving skills with respect to props challenges.

To continue exploring elements of the role of prop master.

To be able to demonstrate knowledge of lighting effectiveness.

To demonstrate comprehension of how lighting systems work.

Students will dive deeper in their knowledge of specific lighting equipment and/or systems as a way to further their ability to use lighting as a tool of storytelling.

To be able to demonstrate knowledge of sound effectiveness.

To have students demonstrate an effective use of sound for a specific story.

Students are exposed to research, concepts, and skill sets while they explore costume design and the role of the costume designer. They will be able to demonstrate their knowledge of costume effectiveness.

Students are exposed to research, concepts, and skill sets while they explore the role of the costumer. They will be able to demonstrate their knowledge of costume effectiveness.

To apply knowledge in a unit project.

To learn and execute a skill associated with a tech theatre role.

To learn and execute a skill associated with a tech theatre role.

Students take what they’ve learned about a new stitch and demonstrate a way to teach it to others.

To explore the use of make-up as a theatrical tool.

Students will write a musical by adding modern songs to a traditional fairy tale story.