Technical Theatre
Main Track Instructor - Adam Wilkins
Do you have a passion for creating, building, technology, or art? Then the Technical Theatre Track is the place for you! You will learn about construction, painting, light design, sound design, costumes, props, hair, makeup, and so much more!
Requirements for completing the CAPA Technical Theatre Track:
- 28 Approved Credits - See below.
- 100 Volunteer Hours - Every CAPA student is required to put in 100 community service hours between freshman and senior year (an average of 25 per year,) either into the school, or other arts organizations around the state. Talk to your Main Track Teacher with any questions about what does or does not count. CLICK HERE for the Volunteer Hours Tracking Sheet.
- Yearly Requirements
- Participate as a performer, crew member, or audience member in ALL Cottonwood Theatre productions (Fall Musical, Melodrama, Broadway Revue, Spring Play, Competition Showcase, Spring Musical, Beginning Theatre Play, Intermediate Theatre Play, Advanced Theatre One Act Festival, and at least one Improv Show.)
- Participate as a performer, crew member, or audience member in at least one Choir concert, one Instrumental Music concert, and one Dance concert.
- Work as a crew member or shadow for at least two assemblies or rentals.
- Attend UTA DramaCon.
Technical Theatre Required Credits
*Bolded classes may be taken multiple times for multiple credits
- 4.0 Credit - Fine Arts
- Beginning Stage Crew (.5)
- Advanced Stage Crew (.5) - Must be taken 7 times
- 4.0 Credits – English/Language Arts
- English 9 (1.0)
- English 10 (1.0)
- English 11 (1.0)
- English 12 (1.0) or U of U Writing 1010/1020 (1.0)
- 4.0 Credits – Math
- Secondary Math 1 (1.0) or Secondary Math 1 Honors (1.0)
- Secondary Math 2 (1.0) or Secondary Math 2 Honors (1.0)
- Secondary Math 3 (1.0) or Secondary Math 3 Honors (1.0)
- College Prep Math (1.0) or AP Calculus AB (1.0) or MATH 1030 (0.5) or MATH 1070 (0.5) or MATH 1210 (0.5) or MATH 1220 (0.5)
- 4.0 Credits – Science
- Biology Honors (1.0)
- Chemistry Honors (1.0) or Chemistry (1.0)
- Physics Honors (1.0) or Physics (1.0)
- Geology (1.0) or Environmental Science (1.0) or AP Computer Science (1.0) or CHEM 1210/1215* (0.75) or CHEM 1220/1225* (0.75) or PHYS 2210 (0.5) or PHYS 2220 (0.5)
- 3.5 Credits -- Social Studies
- World Geography (1.0)
- World History (1.0)
- US History (1.0) or AP US History (1.0)
- US Government (.5)
- 1.0 Credits – Physical Education
- Choose from the Following
- Walking for Fitness (0.5)
- Aikido (0.5)
- Fitness for Life Packet (0.5)
- Athletics Participation (0.5)
- Dance 1 (1.0)
- Dance 1A (.5)
- Dance Ensemble (1.0)
- Dance 1010 (1.0)
- Social Dance (.5)
- Yoga (.5)
- Aerobics (.5)
- Women' s Weight Training (.5)
- Weight Training 1 (.5)
- Weight Training Advanced (.5)
- Swimming
- Choose from the Following
- .5 Credit – Digital Studies
- Exploring Computer Science (0.5)
- Robotics 1 (0.5) or Intro to Info. Tech (0.5) or A+ Comp. Repair & Maintenance (0.5)
- 2.0 Credits -- World Languages
- American Sign Language
- American Sign Language (1.0)
- American Sign Language 2 (1.0)
- American Sign Language 3 (1.0)
- Chinese
- Chinese 1 (1.0)
- Chinese 2 (1.0)
- Chinese 3 (1.0)
- Chinese 4 (1.0)
- Chinese 5 (1.0)
- AP Chinese (1.0)
- Spanish
- Spanish 1 (1.0)
- Spanish 2 (1.0)
- Spanish 3 (1.0)
- Spanish 4 (1.0
- AP Spanish (1.0)
- Russian
- Russian 1 (1.0)
- Russian 2 (1.0)
- Russian 3 Honors (1.0)
- Arabic
- Arabic 1 (1.0)
- Arabic 2 (1.0)
- Arabic 3 Honors (1.0)
- American Sign Language
- 1.0 Credit – Career and Technical Education (CTE) - Internship
- .5 Credit - Health II
- .5 Credit – Financial Literacy
- 1.0 Credits - Electives
- Choose from the Following:
- Theatre 1 (1.0)
- Theatre 2 (1.0)
- Theatre 3 (1.0)
- Theatre 4 (1.0)
- Mixed Choir (1.0)
- Women’s Choir (1.0)
- Concert Choir (1.0)
- Madrigals (1.0)
- Concert Orchestra (1.0)
- Guitar (.5)
- Jazz Ensemble (1.0)
- Piano 1 (.5)
- Symphonic Band (1.0)
- Debate 1-2 (1.0)
- Debate 3-4 (1.0)
- Fashion Design Studio (.5)
- Interior Design 1 (.5)
- Sewing 1 (.5)
- Sewing 2 (.5)
- Woods 1 (.5)
- Woods 2 (.5)
- Teaching as a Profession 1 (.5) - Available through AMES
- Teaching as a Profession 2 (.5)
- Art Foundations (.5)
- Beginning Drawing (.5)
- Beginning Painting (.5)
- Intermediate Painting (1.0)
- Drivers Education (.5)
- Mythology (.5)
- Creative Writing (.5)
- Fine Arts Exploration (.5)
- Choose from the Following:
Technical Theatre Track Breakdown by Year
9th Grade - 7.0
10th Grade - 7.0
11th Grade - 7.0
12th Grade - 7.0
Additional Classes Include the Following Requirements:
- English - 1.0
- Math - 1.0
- Science - 1.0
- Social Studies - 1.0
- Beginning Stage Crew - .5
- Advanced Stage Crew - .5
- Digital Studies - 1.0
- Additional Classes - 1.0
10th Grade - 7.0
- English - 1.0
- Math - 1.0
- Science - 1.0
- Social Studies - 1.0
- Advanced Stage Crew - 1.0
- Additional Classes - 2.0
11th Grade - 7.0
- English - 1.0
- Math - 1.0
- Science - 1.0
- Social Studies - 1.0
- Advanced Stage Crew - 1.0
- Internship - 1.0
- Additional Classes - 1.0
12th Grade - 7.0
- English - 1.0
- Math - 1.0
- Science - 1.0
- Social Studies - .5
- Advanced Stage Crew - 1.0
- Additional Classes - 2.5
Additional Classes Include the Following Requirements:
- World Languages - 2.0
- Physical Education - 1.5
- Health - .5
- Financial Literacy - .5
- Electives - 2.0
