UC-CCM Lighting Department Course Descriptions
16-THPR-120
Introduction to Stage Lighting:
(3 Credits/Undergraduate) A basic survey of the materials, techniques,
and strategies employed in the lighting of a stage production. Special
attention to the discovery of light and its effect on the designer/audience.
Practical experience on lighting crews for departmental productions is
required.
16-THPR-207, 208, 209
Stage Lighting I:
(3 Credits/Undergraduate) A study of basic electricity and theatrical
lighting equipment. Emphasis on the technical aspects of stage lighting,
with an
introduction to the principles of lighting design. Classes are
accompanied by crew assignments. Prerequisite: Department majors
and permission of
instructor. Corequisite: 16-THPR-518, 519, 520
16-THPR-314, 315, 316
Stage Lighting II:
(3 Credits/Undergraduate) An introduction to the principles and
techniques of stage lighting for drama, opera, and musical theatre
productions. Emphasis
on developing a design concept for the show, and on mastering
basic design skills, including the choice of lighting angles and
equipment,
layout of
area lighting, and selection of color for a show. Simple theoretical
light plots augmented by lab work and design assignments for
workshop and black
box productions. Prerequisite: 16-THPR-207, 208, 209 and permission
of instructor.
16-THPR-317, 318, 319
Stage Lighting III:
(3 Credits/Undergraduate) Advanced design course for BFA students
majoring in theatrical lighting design. Concentration on theoretical
and practical
design projects for complex drama, opera, dance, and musical
theatre productions. Weekly tutorial sessions and large scale
productions.
Prerequisite: 16-THPR-207,
208, 209 and 16-THPR-314, 315, 316
16-THPR-518, 519, 520
Stage Lighting Lab and Crew:
(2 Credits/Undergraduate/Graduate) Practical production crew
work in the execution of the lighting design for major opera,
musical
theatre, and
dramatic productions. May be repeated for credit.
16-THPR-521
Theatre Lighting Technology I:
Fall Quarter-Electrical Theory & Technology
(3 Credits/Graduate/Undergraduate) Fall quarter offers in
depth exploration of lighting technology, with emphasis
on current
static equipment, dimming,
power distribution and trouble shooting in a theatrical
environment. Theatrical rigging, special effects, data distribution
and
low voltage wiring are
also presented. Basic theatrical lighting console operation
is also offered. Class requires permission of instructor:
PI. (Faculty
Head).
16-THPR-522
Moving Light Programming I:
Winter Quarter-Introduction to Intelligent Lighting
(3 Credits/Graduate/Undergraduate) Winter quarter offers
training in analog and digital data, advanced data distribution,
an
introduction to typical
features found in modern intelligent lighting and extensive
guided programming time on high-end theatrical lighting
consoles. Class
requires 16 THPR 521-001
PR, and permission of instructor: PI. (Faculty Head).
16-THPR-523
Moving Light Programming II:
Spring Quarter-Advanced Intelligent Lighting Theory
(3 Credits/Graduate/Undergraduate) Spring quarter consists
of advanced self-guided programming exercises on multiple
high-end theatrical
lighting consoles. Students will demonstrate a working
knowledge and creative approach
to using lighting technology in various applications.
Class requires
16 THPR 522-001, PR, and permission of instructor:
PI. (Faculty Head).
16-THPR-531
Vector Works for the Theater:
Basic exploration of CAD (Computer-aided drafting) software with emphasis on current use of basic functions, doing weekly projects requiring exploration and usage of all functions of the program. Topics include basic commands and concepts such as drawing and editing commands, geometric construction, and 2-D drawings.
16-THPR-532
Vector Works Advanced:
Advanced exploration of CAD (Computer-aided drafting) with emphasis on traditional theater graphics for lighting and sound. Expanded use of functions; weekly projects requiring exploration and usage of all program functions. Advanced 2D and 3B explorations will be studied, with application for stage light plots. CCM theater facilities will be the basis for projects. PI Required.
16-THPR-533
Digital Portfolios:
Basic exploration of this course with emphasis on digital theatre portfolios for designers and technicians. Current usage of Photoshop, Power Point, Adobe Suite 2, Dreamweaver, and web presentational techniques and functions. Weekly projects which require exploration and usage of all functions of the programs will be explored. PI Required.
16-THPR-707, 708, 709
Stage Lighting I:
(3 Credits/Graduate) A study of basic electricity and
theatrical lighting equipment. Emphasis on the technical
aspects of
stage lighting, with an
introduction to the principles of lighting design.
Classes are accompanied by crew assignments. Prerequisite:
Department
majors
and permission of
instructor. Corequisite: 16-THPR-518, 519, 520
16-THPR-720
Introduction to Stage Lighting:
(3 Credits/Graduate) A basic survey of the materials,
techniques, and strategies employed in the lighting
of a stage production.
Special attention to the
discovery of light and its effect on the designer/audience.
Practical experience on lighting crews for departmental
productions is
required.
16-THPR-814, 815, 816
Stage Lighting II:
(3 Credits/Graduate) An introduction to the principles
and techniques of stage lighting for drama, opera,
and musical
theatre productions.
Emphasis
on developing a design concept for the show,
and on mastering basic design skills, including the
choice of lighting
angles and equipment,
layout of
area lighting, and selection of color for a show.
Simple
theoretical light plots augmented by lab work
and design assignments for
workshop and black
box productions. Prerequisite: 16-THPR-707, 708,
709 and permission of instructor.
16-THPR-821, 822, 823
Stage Lighting III:
(6 Credits/Graduate) Advanced design course for
MFA students majoring in theatrical lighting
design. Concentration on theoretical and
practical
design projects for complex drama, opera, dance,
and musical theatre productions. Weekly tutorial
sessions
and large
scale productions.
Prerequisite: 16-THPR-707,
708, 709 and 16-THPR-814, 815, 816
16-THPR-830
Design/Research Project: Stage Lighting IV:
(3-6 Credits/Graduate) Culmination of MFA study
resulting in actual lighting design for major
theatrical production,
as
well as documentation
of all
research and a portfolio presentation of
all associated paperwork, including written script
analysis, design
concept, cue synopsis,
instrument schedules,
hook-up and repatch sheets, stage lighting
section, and front-of-house and backstage
lighting plots.
Final oral
presentation and
defense of the design concept and execution.
Prerequisite: 16-THPR-814,
815, 816 and 16-THPR-821,
822, 823 and permission of instructor.
16-THPR-838
Stage Lighting IV:
(6 Credits/Graduate)
Course designed for the second year MFA lighting design student
with an emphasis on large scaled touring theatrical productions
as well as USAA union exam preparation.
16-THPR-890
Theater Design and CO-OP:
Training in regional Theatres, Architectural Firms, and or Entertainment production houses for a minimum of 12 credit hours. All positions will be in lighting Design or Lighting Technology applications. PI Required.
