THEA 0015 - Stage Lighting
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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Formerly known as DRMA 15 Hours: 90 (18 lecture, 72 activity) Description: Covers basic principles of color, light sources and instruments, electricity, how to hang, do circuiting, create a cue sheet, lighting plot, and design elements for stage lighting to run a theatrical production. (C-ID THTR 173) (CSU, UC) Units 3 Lecture-Discussion 18 Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours 90 Outside of Class Hours 72 Course Student Learning Outcomes Describe and discuss lighting design elements and practices. Interpret and implement a working light plot. Identify and recall common techniques and terminology. Course Content Outline I. Design elements for stage lighting II. Principles of electricity III.Lighting sources and instruments IV. Color V. Hanging and circuiting plot VI. Control equipment VII.Cue sheet and running the show VIII. Safety Course Objectives Course Objectives Students will through oral, written, diagrammatic and performance work: Lecture Objectives: 1. Describe and discuss lighting design elements, including illumination, focus, mood and movement 2. Assess need and relevance for design elements for specific productions through intensity, color, distribution and texture, including safety procedures and industry standards 3. Demonstrate, describe and analyze the techniques of hanging, focusing and coloring instruments 4. Assess need and relevance for various types of hanging, focusing and coloring instruments for specific productions 5. Interpret a working light plot using industry standards and USITT guidelines 6. Describe fundamentals of electricity and its usage in stage lighting 7. Discuss safety requirements for the use of electricity in stage productions. Activity Objectives: 1. Demonstrate need and relevance of design elements for specific productions through intensity, color, distribution and texture, including safety procedures and industry standards 2. Hang, focus and color lights for a staged production; 3. Implement a working light plot using industry standards and USITT guidelines 4. Apply safety requirements for the use of electricity in stage productions. Methods of Evaluation Problem Solving Examinations Reports Skill Demonstrations Reading Assignments 1. Students will read assigned chapter from textbook and be able to identify two main accessories, and the quality of light that they produce. 2. Students will regularly read from provided lighting journals and be able to compare and contrast techniques used for special effects. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Students write a response to power formula problems to demonstrate their knowledge in safety and maximum system capacities by showing their work. 2. Students hang and focus lighting instruments with consideration for light direction and color and impact. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Methods of Instruction Activity Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course. 1. 5/8 X 3/4 speed wrench 2. Work gloves
