THEA 113 - Stage Lighting Techniques

Units: 1
Basic techniques of lighting production. Electricity, control systems, fixtures, color media and accessories; fundamentals of lighting design and documentation; experience hanging and focusing stage lights. Guided introduction to ladder, catwalk, and personnel lift safety. Open to non-majors.

Equivalent Quarter Course: THEA 2423.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 2 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Course Typically Offered: Fall ONLY

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

select, hang, circuit, patch, color, accessorize and focus designated stage lighting fixtures.
program looks and cues into a computer based control console.
use ladders, catwalks and personnel lifts safely.
summarize the fundamental aesthetic considerations of stage lighting and fixtures selection.