2013-2014 Catalog

THEA 2160 Principles of Stage Lighting

2.0 - 7.5 - 4.5

Prerequisite

(1) THEA 1110 or instructor approval

Course Description

This course builds on concepts and skills introduced in THEA 1110 with specific emphasis on stage lighting. It covers lighting topics including wiring and repair of electrical cables, basic color theory, and refraction principles in the lecture portion and reinforces them during labs under non-production conditions. Students apply fundamental skills in light console operation and temporary installations of lighting systems under show conditions.