Stage Lighting

Curriculum Guideline

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Course
STGE 2312
Discontinued
No
Course Code
STGE 2312
Descriptive
Stage Lighting
Department
Stagecraft & Event Technology
Faculty
Language, Literature & Performing Arts
Credits
2.00
Start Date
End Term
Not Specified
PLAR
Yes
Semester Length
15 weeks
Max Class Size
25
Contact Hours
3 hrs. per week (36 hrs. per semester)
Method(s) Of Instruction
Lecture
Tutorial
Learning Activities

Students will receive three hours of lecture/demonstration per week that includes independent work and one on one instruction.

Course Description
Students will become familiar with the methods and skills required for stage lighting design. Emphasis will be placed on the skills required to perform the tasks of an assistant designer in the professional theatre. Portfolio samples will be developed as part of assignment work.
Course Content

  • Research:  
    • script analysis
    • playwright
    • period and style
    • previous productions
    • set and costume design
    • director
    • budgets and schedule
  • Developing the Concept:
    • directions and colours
    • brightness and key light
    • composition
    • timing
  • Documentation:
    • wish list
    • reality list
    • lighting plot, rough and final
    • instrument schedule, dimmer hook-up
  • Related topics:
    • hang session
    • focus session
    • cueing session
    • rehearsals and run of show
  • Other topics:   
    • lighting for film/tv
    • special effects and pyrotechnics
    • gels, filters, and accessories
    • technical packages for theatres

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the successful student should be able to:

  1. learn and demonstrate industry standard practices for lighting design for the stage.
  2. be able to develop samples of various document styles for use in their portfolio.
  3. learn and demonstrate appropriate concepts and documentation as preparation for their own design or to assist a professional designer.
Means of Assessment

Ten assignments, worth 10% each, that will include design projects, script analysis, lighting plot, documentation and rationale.

Textbook Materials

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. eg;

Gillette, Michael. Theatrical Design and Production. 3rd Ed. Toronto: Mayfield Publishing, 1997.

Prerequisites

STGE 1212