About the Program
This program aims to teach HKUST students the basic knowledge on the production of shows in a professional stage and theatre setting, and to foster hands-on experience in stage management, sound design, lighting & video technology.
The program will allow students to equip themselves with skills needed in a real-life backstage setting, and familiarize themselves with the ins and outs of the stage. Through this program, students will understand clearly how the backstage operates, bringing a fresh perspective and professional experience on theatre and entertainment arts program. And most importantly, they could participate in the daily operations of Shaw Auditorium.
Program Details
The program will be a 5-day intensive training for students who are interested in technical theater arts and related technologies. The training will be composed of a series of sessions that cover different theater-related topics. Details of the program are below:
- Date of Training: 29 June, 4, 8,11,14 July 2022
- Target Participants: HKUST students (beginner level)
- Language: Cantonese supplemented with English terms
- Training Venue: HKUST Shaw Auditorium
- Enrolment: 40~50
- Number of Sessions Per Day: 2
- Lecture Session: 2 hours (10:00am-12:00 noon)
- Practical Session: 3 hours (2:30-5:30pm)
- Total Training Hours: 25 hours
Program Application
- Interested students can complete and submit the on-line application form by clicking the "Apply Now" button below on or before 6 June 2022.
- Potential applicants will be invited by email for interview during 13-20 June 2022.
- Confirmation for acceptance will be emailed to successful applicants no later than 22 June 2022.
For enquiry, please email: mtpc@ust.hk
Join the Technical Team
A certificate of completion will be issued to students whose attendance reaches 80% or above. They will also be invited to join the MTPC Technical Team as student helpers at the Shaw Auditorium to participate in the daily operation of the theater.
This training program is offered by the HKUST Media Technology & Publishing Center (MTPC) in collaboration with the Shaw Auditorium Unit.