Stagecraft: Lighting and Sound Design
Understanding how lighting and sound design create atmosphere, highlight action, and enhance storytelling in theatre.
Key Questions
- Differentiate which colors of light best represent a cold or lonely environment.
- Explain how sound effects can create a sense of danger or excitement.
- Analyze how the layout of the stage affects how the audience perceives the conflict.
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
Suggested Methodologies
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