Location:

Lakeshore High School

Career Opportunities Include:

· A/V Equipment Technician
· Broadcast Technician
· Cruise Liner Technician
· Radio Operator
· Sound Engineering Technician
· Theme Park Technician

GRADES: 11-12

Class Description

This course is a practical study of the basics of technical theatre production and theatre history. The study includes theatrical terminology, rigging, basic electricity and wiring, and principles of color, light and sound. Students will also study set construction and design, audio mixing consoles, computerized light control and will learn to operate theatrical equipment. The course provides experience in the designing, building and running of scenic elements for actual productions at Lakeshore Community Auditorium. Evening work for running productions is required. Field trips will be taken to area and out-of-town productions.

*This course may be available for college credit through Lake Michigan College.

Content Areas

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Career Outlook

Sound engineering technicians operate machines and equipment to record, synchronize, mix, or reproduce music, voices, or sound effects in recording studios, sporting arenas, theatre productions, or movie and video productions.

Technical school, community college, or college training in electronics, computer networking, or broadcast technology provides the best preparation.

Job applicants face strong competition for jobs in major metropolitan areas, where pay generally is higher; prospects are better in small cities and towns.

Median annual earnings of sound engineering technicians in 2002 were $36,970.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook 2004-2005 Edition.http://bls.gov/oco/ http://bls.gov/oco/