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Air NailerAt the end of this lesson, the student will be able to... Safely use the Air Stapler system at ERM. What will this lead to in his/her future? Enable to safely use the Air Nailer & Staplers to build set units. Why does s/he need this? What m
Cut ListAIM: How can we create a cut list for a standard flat. What will this lead to in his/her future? Have the knowledge to create a cut list for various size flats used in tech theater. Such needs will come to play when the student take on the
Cutlist PlatformAim: How to create a cut list and then build a sample platform (cont.) What will this lead to in his/her future? Being able to create cut lists that work for required projects Why does s/he need this? To effectively fulfill the requirements
Diag BracingWhat will this lead to in his/her future? Apply knowledge when we build &/or install raised platforms on stage. Being able to install proper diag. bracing to legs to support raised platforms. What materials/supplies will the teacher nee
Draw Wire Frame BoxesAt the end of this lesson, the student will be able to... Draw a series of wire frame boxes. Technique will include the use of line weight in order to create the illusion of 3 dimensions. What will this lead to in his/her future? Being able
GPAt the end of this lesson, the student will be able to… Describe what a ground plan is. State the need for one and prep for creating one of the Papp. What will this lead to in his/her future? Tomorrow, we will be measuring the theater and
Hanging LightsAIM: How to hang & focus a stage lighting unit for a play/musical. What will this lead to in his/her future? The ability to serve as a stage electrician. Why does s/he need this? The ability to serve as a stage electrician. What materials/s
Lesson PlansI've searched and searched, only to find a small handful of lesson plans relating to technical theater (see the bottom of this page.) Specifically for high school. Please help us all out by submitting your lessons, or ideas for lessons, to
Lumber sizesStandard lumber sizes. Treasure hunt. Have students find the following sizes of lumber. They will find short pieces in the scrap bins. 1x3, 1x4, 1x6, 1x8, 2x3, 2x4, 2x6, 2x8, 2x10, 2x12. Also find 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 plywood. 1/2, 3/4 MDF 3/
Perspective renderingPerspective Rendering This lesson is for either a multi level or advanced technical theater class. It could also be used as a program of study for an independent study student. The inspiration for this unit derives from a class at San Diego
Production PositionsWe would like to thank Dr. Len Radin for his work. You may need to adapt some of the sections to fit your program. Dr. Radin gives permission to do so. See his letter below. Please drop him a line to let him know how you used his work. Adva
ScriptHow to analyze? What will this lead to in his/her future? Creating a set design for a given? Why does s/he need this? To support the author? What materials/supplies will the student need to supply? What materials/supplies will the teacher n
Shop MathAsking a student to cut a piece of wood exactly in half will require a fraction. At least one. Remember? It’s the kerf from the saw. Kerf defined is the part of the wood that turns into saw dust. Depending on the saw, it could be anywhere f
Shopping ListAIM: Create a shopping list of scenic wants & desires. What will this lead to in his/her future? The student designer will be able to make a critical analysis of a script and extract the show's scenic requirements. Why does s/he need this?
Wall PowerPrep by opening up the main fuse box in the shop. Turn off power. Take off inner covers