Outcomes:

After completing this class, students should be able to:

• Understand the basics of electricity and how it is measured.
• Identify common electrical services, and be able to use them in lighting system hookups.
• Practice safe wiring as per NEMA and ANSI standards.
• Identify common types of stage lighting fixtures and use them correctly to achieve desired theatrical effects.
• Operate the theatrical lighting control systems in the Drama department.
• Observe and understand the effects of light in nature and artificial environments, and understand the process of recreating these effects for use on the stage.
• Understand the relationship between light and color, and the effective use of color in a theatrical context.
• Develop a basic lighting design using all the previously detailed skills and concepts.
• Develop drafting skills and an understanding of design and technical drawings for Lighting.
• Present design concepts utilizing visual research and practical execution on stage.
• Explore the collaborative aspect of performance working with Music, Dance and Light.