This course introduces students to the fundamentals of lighting equipment, design and operation for live events, including concerts, theater performances, corporate events, and other live productions. Students will learn about the role of lighting in creating mood and supporting the overall narrative or atmosphere of an event. Topics covered include the basic principles of light, types of lighting fixtures, control systems, lighting design concepts, and hands-on techniques for setting up and operating lighting systems. Students will gain practical experience in programming and operating lighting consoles, as well as working with different types of lighting equipment. This class may include students from multiple sections.
This class has a $20 media course fee.
Course Outcomes
- Describe various jobs related to lighting and lighting design.
- Apply light principles and properties design and set up for a performance.
- Identify and operate performance lighting fixtures and tools.
- Set up light equipment with DMX protocols and consoles.
- Explain the proper use of lighting equipment in a given venue.
- Describe and apply color theory in lighting.
- Program and operate a lighting console.