On May 5th, Pathways students took an Arts A/V tour of the West Bend High Schools.
First, the students started off with Mr. Tim Harder in the studio area. They were shown the green screen and production room where videos are made to advertise events for the high school as well as weekly announcements. Mr. Harder also displayed the graphics room and explained some of the complexities of different types of printing, from ink on Tshirts to 3-D. He also highlighted elective courses that might be taken in this area, which could accumulate to a semester and a half of college credit!
Next, students were given an exclusive backstage tour of the auditorium by Lights and Sounds director Mr. Jeremy Woods. He explained everything from how the curtains raise and lower to the names of all the various parts of the theater. He also took students into the control booth at the top of the auditorium. He demonstrated how to control the lights and sound, and even put on a mini performance starring Pathways Director Mr. Harder. Jeremy explained that Pathways students can join the plays and musicals at the high school. Several Pathways students were involved in the the past year’s performances.
