Lighting Design Essentials

Level: Beginner

For adults 18+

Gain an understanding of the techniques used in practical lighting design and its realisation. Learn how to extract lighting design ideas from a dramatic source. Under the guidance of an industry professional, utilise a selection of professional equipment to realise a simple lighting design.

Course components

• Analysis of a dramatic source to extract lighting ideas.
• Exploration of the creative process to realise lighting design.
• Introduction to lighting equipment used to realise a lighting design.

Outcomes

• Ability to dramaturgically analyse a dramatic source for a lighting design.
• Knowledge of lighting equipment, its uses and safe practise.
• Competence realising a lighting design using professional equipment.

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Important information

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• Please wear closed-in shoes. Shoes may be removed in the rehearsal room on the direction of the class tutor.
• Please bring along a pen, notebook or electronic device and a bottle of water to all classes.