Stagecraft

Training in theater lighting, scenery, properties, sound, and stage management allows students to prepare for the school's four major productions throughout the year. Students are also expected to work on at least one running crew during the school year. All students undertake a theoretical design project during the second term, delving into script analysis and design theory. Students are encouraged to take this class more than once since the curriculum changes every year. Those enrolled in Stagecraft for second or subsequent years are expected to take on greater leadership roles in the class, especially as peer teachers.

This course fulfills the senior team activity requirement.

Students may prepare for an IB visual arts exam by taking Stagecraft for at least two years. To take an SL exam, only one of the two years must be in 11th or 12th grade. To take an HL exam, a student must enroll in Stagecraft in both 11th and 12th grades. Juniors and seniors preparing for an IB exam in the visual arts must participate in the IB visual arts seminar, which meets for 30 minutes weekly and includes occasional field trips on Saturday or Sunday.