Theatrical Design & Technology

The interview process for The Pinellas County Center for the arts Design Technology Department has three parts.  Each part relates to one of the areas of concentration in technical theatre.

PART I: Drawing/Craftwork

It is recommended for students to submit three pencil drawings.  

Drawing 1: Draw a corner of a room…This drawing shows the students understanding of perspective.

Drawing 2. Draw a draped piece of fabric…This drawing shows the students ability to render organic forms, shade using mid-tones and demonstrates the student’s ability to “draw what they see”.

Drawing 3. Draw a household appliance…This drawing shows the students ability to render non-organic forms, use highlights and deep shadows and demonstrates the student’s ability to “draw what they see”.

Other (optional):  Students should also submit photographs of other examples of their art or craft work. These may include projects they have built, Artwork they have created including sculpture and painting as well as artistic photos or digital work.

PART II: Practical and Problem Solving

• Measuring Exercise: Students are asked to complete the attached work sheet where they demonstrate their ability to measure and change scale. Please print it out, measure and write your answers and photograph it to return to Ms. Kelley by email.  Link: Measuring Exercise PCCA
• Cat and Dog Problem: Students are given a brief story in which a problem is presented and asked to suggest a solution. Link: Cat & Dog Problem

PART III: Interview

If you have any questions about the audition, please contact Patricia Donnelly at donnellypat@pcsb.org