TH 242 - Lighting Design I

Credits: 4 credits

Basic principles of stage lighting design are introduced, including the mechanics and optics of lighting instruments, electrical theory and practices, control systems, basic design concepts, and color theory. Controllable qualities of light are investigated and demonstrated through students’ participation on a lighting crew for a department production. Design techniques are developed through a complete lighting design project.

Prerequisite(s)/Course Restrictions: Permission of instructor.
Note(s): Students are expected to provide appropriate materials as needed.