YEAR 1: FOUNDATIONS The trajectory of courses begins by building a foundation in the technical skills of stage management through assistant stage management (ASM) production assignments and classes that include: • Stage Management 1 • Stage Management Seminar • Fundamentals of Design • Technical Production: Scenery, Lighting, Sound and Crafts • Scenography • Drafting • Theatre History • Introduction to Drawing YEAR 2: EXPLORATION In the second year, students explore the inter/intrapersonal aspects of a stage manager’s work and focus on the relationships forged in a theatrical process. ASM assignments continue to hone critical skills for running rehearsals and performances. Key classes include:
YEAR 3: SYNTHESIS Whether it’s through a production stage management assignment in the Conservatory season or through a production assistant assignment with one of our professional partners, stage management students will put skills learned in the classroom to practice. Coursework becomes increasingly specialized, while at the same time affording students the chance to explore electives in the design program. Classes might include:
• Stage Management 3/4 • Stage Management Seminar • Stage Management Topics • Lighting Design • Additional Design Electives
YEAR 4: PREPARATION The fourth year aims to provide a
smooth transition into professional practice. Production assignments will serve to round out a student’s resume, and preparation for the Senior Portfolio Open House will entail creating a website and fine-tuning interviewing skills. Classes typically involve:
• Stage Management 2 • Stage Management Seminar • Stage Management Topics • Vectorworks • Rendering • Visual History • Fundamentals of Musicianship
• Stage Management 3/4 • Stage Management Seminar • Stage Management Topics • Sound Design • Professional Practice • Additional Design Electives
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