MUSIC PRODUCTION AND TECHNICAL THEATRE
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

EXPLORATORY AND INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL MUSIC PRODUCTION (3 credits)
All Grade 9 students go through the Exploratory Program.  Students deciding to enter the field of music and theatre production technology are introduced to basic concepts of music generation and music editing software. Instruction is provided in Pro Tools © audio editing software and students demonstrate beginner skills in these programs. Students will be exposed to the basics of editing, as well as MIDI interfacing protocols.  Students receive instruction in recording ethics requirements and the laws that govern music production industry.  Technology-related mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary and science are integrated throughout the curriculum.

ADVANCED TECHNICAL MUSIC PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES (3 credits)
In Grade 10, students demonstrate advanced-level skills in Pro Tools © audio editing software and are exposed to studio recording techniques. Students are then introduced to other live recording fundamentals and techniques.  Students continue to receive instruction in recording ethics requirements and the laws that govern music production industry. Technology-related math, reading, writing, vocabulary and science are integrated throughout the curriculum.

BASIC TECHNICAL THEATRE PRODUCTION (3 credits)
Grade 11 students will be instructed in the concepts of basic design and construction of stage sets and backdrops as well as basic scenic painting and lighting design.

ADVANCED TECHNICAL THEATRE PRODUCTION (3 credits)
Grade 12 students will be instructed in the concepts of advanced design and construction of stage sets and backdrops as well as scenic painting and lighting design.

Students successfully completing this course of study will be able to pursue a two year music production or technical theatre degree at state colleges and universities or go on to a four year music or theatre production degree.  Students can obtain immediate employment in both the music production and theatre production areas.  Jobs include: recording engineer; sound reinforcement specialist; sound production technician; or set designer: stage manager; lighting designer; props management to name a few.  Students graduating from Music and Theatre Production Technology also find success in the military in the communications and public relations fields.