THET 136 Lighting I

The purpose of this course is to enable students to safely work with basic stage lighting and projection equipment for the stage and provide a basic understanding of lighting technology along with new innovations in lighting and projection technology. This will include working with electrical wiring, hand and power tools, stage lights, computerized lighting consoles, projectors, and media servers.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

THET 135

Hours Weekly

4 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. Articulate and demonstrate the role of lighting and projection, lighting design and the lighting designer
   and technicians in staged entertainment.
2. 2. Gain an understanding of how lighting design and projections supports theatrical productions from the
   technical aspects of lighting design.
   
3. 3. Explain the characteristics of all common light sources and their applications, limitations and
   requirements.
4. 4. Recall the various ways that light can be shaped with lenses and reflectors along with standard practices
   of how to hang, circuit, cable, focus, gel, lamp, maintain, and repair stage lighting equipment.
5. 5. Identify and describe major changes and innovations in lighting and projection technology.
6. 6. Identify all types of lighting instruments and how to choose instruments to create a desired effect.
   
7. 7. Operate manual and computer lighting control boards.
   
8. 8. Evaluate and articulate the basics of additive and subtractive color mixing.
9. 9. Evaluate and articulate the basics of lighting design for various types of stage entertainment.
   

Course Objectives

1. 1. Articulate and demonstrate the role of lighting and projection, lighting design and the lighting designer
   and technicians in staged entertainment.
2. 2. Gain an understanding of how lighting design and projections supports theatrical productions from the
   technical aspects of lighting design.
   
3. 3. Explain the characteristics of all common light sources and their applications, limitations and
   requirements.
4. 4. Recall the various ways that light can be shaped with lenses and reflectors along with standard practices
   of how to hang, circuit, cable, focus, gel, lamp, maintain, and repair stage lighting equipment.
5. 5. Identify and describe major changes and innovations in lighting and projection technology.
6. 6. Identify all types of lighting instruments and how to choose instruments to create a desired effect.
   
7. 7. Operate manual and computer lighting control boards.
   
8. 8. Evaluate and articulate the basics of additive and subtractive color mixing.
9. 9. Evaluate and articulate the basics of lighting design for various types of stage entertainment.