THEA 174 - Lighting Technology and Design

FC ARHU

4 credits
An introduction to lighting technology, terminology and technique. Lectures cover lighting history, equipment, manual and computer controlled lighting systems, distribution systems, electricity, lamps, reflectors, lenses, projection equipment and moving lights. Beginning design processes will also be covered. Students hang and focus lights for actual shows and participate in a crew for a theater, dance or opera production during the semester.
Prerequisites & Notes: In case of schedule conflicts a project may be substituted for the run crew.

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