| 4/18/2024 3:29:07 PM |
| Changed Course |
| CATALOG INFORMATION
|
| Discipline and Nbr:
THAR 26 | Title:
INTRO THEATRE LIGHTING |
|
| Full Title:
Introduction to Theatrical Lighting |
| Last Reviewed:8/28/2017 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 3.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 2.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 35.00 |
| Minimum | 3.00 | Lab Scheduled | 2.00 | 17.5 min. | Lab Scheduled | 35.00 |
| | Contact DHR | 2.00 | | Contact DHR | 35.00 |
| | Contact Total | 6.00 | | Contact Total | 105.00 |
| |
| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 70.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 175.00 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade Only
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
Catalog Description:
Untitled document
An introduction to the basic concepts of theatre lighting, including hands-on instruction in the operation of stage lighting, planning, and rigging. Instruction in light sources, the theory of electricity in the theatre, color media and theory, lighting design, light plots, equipment, control systems, and rehearsal/performance procedures and operation.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of THAR 20
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
Untitled document
An introduction to the basic concepts of theatre lighting, including hands-on instruction in the operation of stage lighting, planning, and rigging. Instruction in light sources, the theory of electricity in the theatre, color media and theory, lighting design, light plots, equipment, control systems, and rehearsal/performance procedures and operation.
(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Course Completion of THAR 20
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
| Associate Degree: | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
| Area: | | |
| |
| CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
| |
| IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
| |
| CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1985 | Inactive: | |
| |
| UC Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1985 | Inactive: | |
| |
| C-ID: |
| CID Descriptor: THTR 173 | Introduction to Stage Lighting or Lighting Design Fundamentals | SRJC Equivalent Course(s): THAR26 |
Certificate/Major Applicable:
Certificate Applicable Course
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
Untitled document
In order to achieve these learning outcomes, during the course the student will:
1. Evaluate the responsibilities of a theatrical lighting designer and recognize
the designer's collaboration with the other production company personnel.
2. Identify the function of specific lighting instruments, riggings, control systems,
connectors, lamps, special effects equipment, and technical plots.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of basic electrical theory and the ability to
work safely with electronic equipment.
4. Distinguish types of circuits and compute appropriate wattage, resistance,
amperage, and voltage.
5. Apply elements of color theory and lighting theory, including style, color,
texture, angle, and mood to theatrical lighting.
6. Analyze a theatrical text, identifying all potential lighting requirements and
design possibilities at a beginning level.
7. Design a basic lighting scheme including a plot and supportive data.
8. Exhibit safe and well organized work habits, including following basic safety
precautions when using catwalks, ladders, and lifts.
9. Define and correctly use common theatrical and lighting design terminology.
10. Correctly read and interpret a light plot and supporting paperwork.
11. Hang, circuit, and focus lighting equipment for a production.
Topics and Scope
Untitled document
I. Principles of light
A. How light works
B. Optics
II. Working with electricity
A. Safe practices
B. Basic electrical theory and terms
1. Wattage
2. Resistance
3. Amperage
4. Voltage
C. Electrical systems
1. Wiring
2. Types of circuits
3. Dimming systems
III. Lighting instruments and equipment
A. Care and maintenance
B. Fixture types, features, and uses
C. Lamps
D. Gels and gobos
E. Special effects (fog, smoke, haze, projections)
F. Practicals
IV. Lighting control systems
A. Board operation in production
B. Manual vs. computer control
C. Patching and cueing
V. Lighting Design
A. Conceptual research
B. Integration of design with other aspects of production
C. Constructing a plot and supporting paperwork
VI. Color theory
A. Additive and subtractive color mixing
B. Mood
VII. Lighting theory
A. Style and mood
B. Angle, texture, and intensity
VIII. Script Analysis for Lighting Design
A. Identifying lighting requirements
1. Style
2. Essential elements
3. Number of locations, time of day, etc.
B. Working with plays from major historical periods
IX. Safety during the hang and focus process
A. Proper use of tools and equipment
B. Correct usage of ladders, lifts, catwalks, and safety harnesses
C. Emergency procedures
X. Rigging
A. Knot tying and proper usage
B. Techniques
XI. Hang and focus techniques
A. Safety procedures
B. Reading and interpreting a light plot
C. Dividing responsibilities
D. Hanging light instruments
E. Circuiting a plot
F. Focusing instruments
G. Troubleshooting techniques
XII. Careers in theatrical lighting
A. Types of positions and responsibilities
1. Lighting designer
2. Master electrician
3. Board operator
B. Resumes for lighting field
C. Etiquette and work ethic
D. Union work
E. Working with rental companies
F. Working as an Independent Contractor
Assignments:
Untitled document
1. Homework
A. 10-15 pages of reading per week
B. Weekly homework exercises relating to assigned reading and class instruction.
2. Quizzes:
5-10 written and/or skill demonstration quizzes based on assigned reading,
class discussion, and lecture material.
3. Two projects
A. Midterm project
Project examples
a. Light Show: Conceptualize a 5 minute light show to accompany a
favorite music selection, applying basic principles including color
and pattern; hang, focus and run the light show in a laboratory setting.
b. Research and Design: Selecting a scene from a play, write a detailed
description of how it would be lit if staged in Burbank Auditorium. Project
includes documentation of conceptual research.
B. Final design project
Example: Design a lighting plot based on analysis and creative interpretation
of an assigned script. The project includes the light plot, section, copy of
script with cueing choices, color order, typed design concept paper, and
all design paperwork.
4. Two Exams (midterm and final):
Each exam will consist of two sections - a skills portion, covering skills and
techniques, and a written portion, covering reading and lecture materials.
5. Hang and Focus hours:
Completion of 35 hours (DHR) participating in the hang and focus process
for one or more SRJC productions during the semester.
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
10 - 20% |
| Project concept paper(s) and documents | |
| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
5 - 10% |
| Homework exercises | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
30 - 50% |
| Midterm project; Final project; Skills quizzes; Exams - skills demonstation portion | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
10 - 20% |
| Quizzes - written; Exams - written portion (multiple choice, completion, etc.) | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
15 - 30% |
| Attendance and participation; completion of DHR hours | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
Untitled document
Shelley, Steven Louis. A Practical Guide to Stage Lighting.
2nd ed. Focal Press: 2009.
Instructor prepared materials
Print PDF
