Stagecraft

4716 STAGECRAFT A (CTE)   (Stage Production) pathway

4717 STAGECRAFT B (CTE) 

(Year) Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior 

UC Approved, VPA

Stagecraft is a comprehensive course in which students develop skills in scene design, set construction, stage lighting, sound production, scenery painting, and property making. Students gain experience assisting in designing, constructing, and maintaining scenery for various productions at Arcadia High School. Additional afternoon and evening hours will be required during theatrical production times to construct sets, prepare the theatre, and assist backstage during shows. The time commitment is similar to what is required to perform in a play.

ADVANCED STAGECRAFT (Stage Production) pathway

(Year) Sophomore, Junior, Senior 

UC Approved, VPA

Advanced Stagecraft is an continuation of the skills developed in Stagecraft. The course will focus on Crew Leadership and Design in Scenic, Lighting, Sound, Costume, and Props. Students will gain experience designing and leading productions at Arcadia High School. Additional afternoon and evening hours will be required during production times to lead crews, prepare the theatre, and create a full show. 

STAGECRAFT INTERNSHIP (Stage Production) pathway

(Year) Sophomore, Junior, Senior 

Stagecraft Internship is a continuation of the skills developed in Advanced Stagecraft. Outside of class time the students will  delve deeper into training with specialized equipment, system design and all the workings of a Rental House.