About the Department:
Students in the Production Arts (Film & Technical Theatre) department explore the making of both live and recorded entertainment productions through producing, event management, design, technology and construction. Students graduate with skills in set design and construction, costume design and construction, audio and video production, lighting design, stage management, prop fabrication, special effects makeup application, projection design and animation, and more.
Production Arts students collaborate as a design team to produce original works including but not limited to: design-centric performance, multi-medium collages, and immersive installations. The Production Arts Department offers students the opportunity to work with directors, choreographers and peers on conceptualizing, designing, and creating for school-wide events and performances.
The Student Experience:
- Develop kills necessary to work backstage in theatre, events, and film
- Design and build sets for plays and musicals
- Design and sew costumes for plays and musicals
- Film and edit short films, commercials, and social media videos
- Operate sound and lighting boards and work backstage at Charter Arts performances
- Develop skills in communication and production management
- Collaborate with students throughout the school on productions
- Work with teachers and guests artists with professional experience in film, theatre, and media.
- View the Production Arts curriculum in our Course Catalog
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