MUS 151 — MUS-151. Introduction to Lighting Design. 3 Credits
LECT 15 hrs LAB 30 hrs In this course students will explore the practicality & artistry of Lighting Design for the stage. Through a series of lectures, collaboration projects, and first-hand demonstrations, students will be able to explain and apply the properties and functions of Light while acquiring the knowledge and skillset to perform common duties of a theatrical electrician. This class also emphasizes critical thinking while analyzing scripts, synthesizing artistic and stylistic choices and their effects on the stage. Students will be challenged with a hands-on training approach; assisting with various light hangs and focuses, as well as learning how to program and operate an ETC Ion lighting console. Upon completion students will gain an overall working technical knowledge of electricity, the equipment and tools of the trade, and learn how to apply them to a final design. Throughout the semester the student will log a minimum of 30 hours of shop and production time assisting a Theatre Program production.