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Course Description

Summary

Lighting design has the powerful ability to shape the experience of an audience. Its practice incorporates elements of artistry and craft, and should interest those working in all aspects of visual and performing arts. In addition to hands-on work with theatrical lighting equipment in and outside of class, awareness of light, play analysis and conceptualization, color, angle, composition and focus are explored in class demonstrations and in a series of individual and group projects. Some reading (including two plays) and short writing assignments are also included, as is an introduction to lighting design documentation.  Because many class sessions will involve hands-on work with lighting equipment that cannot be made up, students are expected to be present and participate fully.

Those interested in a more comprehensive, full term lighting design experience are encouraged to also enroll in the Designing a Light Plot course, offered in the second half of the term, at the same meeting time, for an additional two credits. This option is available to incoming first year students who register for the first half of term course Working WIth Light.