TH 568 - Lighting Methods

Description:
Study and practice in the concepts of color, instruments, drafting, trouble shooting techniques, and electricity for lighting stage productions with emphasis on equipment and design applications found at the high school and community college levels. Presented in a workshop intensive setting. Enrichment students seeking to enroll in this course require previous training and/or experience in theatre. May be repeated up to 6 credits if content changes.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: admission to the MA in theatre production or department consent.

Credits:
(3)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Gain a basic understanding of electricity and how it is used in theatrical lighting.
Identify and employ the various tools, fixtures, and accessories frequently used in lighting design.
Read and create paperwork that describes a lighting design and use the information to describe and/or execute a lighting design.
Use the principles of lighting design to light a live performance.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/19/2012

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