Students will receive 1 to 1 1/2 hours of lecture/demonstration followed by 2 1/2 to 3 hours of lab that includes independent & group work and one-on-one instruction.
- Circuit distribution systems.
- Lighting Paperwork including technical packages for theatres.
- Cabling and patching procedures.
- Head Electrician duties for sessions including lighting hang, focus, cueing, rehearsals and the run of an event.
- Gels, filters, templates and other accessories.
- Concepts of stage lighting design.
At the end of the course, the successful student should be able to:
- demonstrate safe working procedures and precautions when dealing with theatrical luminaires, dimmers, patch and control systems
- demonstrate all procedures of a Head Electrician during a lighting hang, focus and related sessions
- demonstrate the use of the Power Law to calculate loading of circuits for theatrical lighting
- demonstrate an understanding of connection procedures for circuit cabling
- apply the basics of lighting design theory to a roadhouse situation
Students are expected to be self-motivated and to demonstrate professionalism, which includes active participation, good attendance, punctuality, effective collaboration, and the ability to meet deadlines.
| Professionalism: 5 indicators X 2% | 10% |
| Lab Test | 30% |
| Written Exam | 30% |
| Attend and review live performance: X 3 | 30% |
| Total | 100% |
A list of recommended textbooks and materials is provided on the Instructor’s Course Outline, which is available to students at the beginning of each semester.
Attendance at various live theatrical productions will involve costs for transportation and admission. Ticket prices will vary but an average of 3 x $20 = $60 is typical.