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Lighting Design
Course Objectives
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To help the student become a keen observer of light in real, painted, photographic and theatrical environments.
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To understand the functions of light in theatrical usage and in our everyday environments.
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To learn how to read and interpret a script in visual terms and methods of communicating ideas verbally, visually, and in written documentation.
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To develop a design process that involves analysis, research, exploration, questioning, problem-solving, and implementation of a successful design product.
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To introduce students to lighting technology, color theory, drafting, lighting history, and other lighting-related topics.
Robert Thomson, Associate Professor of Lighting Design Carnegie Mellon University
#Lab Exercise Exploring the properties of Light
Intensity, color, Distribution (angle and form), and Movement
Scene Scenarios:
It's sunset on a high mountain lake as you stealthily cast out your #16 pale-blue dun to a rising trout. An osprey circles over your head while three Canadian geese glide in on a wing to your west and settle on the glass-like surface of the lake; the sun drops behind the pines.
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Scene Scenarios:
It's a warm summer night in Northern California's wine country. You are at a Festival of the Grape, a party atmosphere to say the least. Lots of music, food, and rides for the kids. You are sitting in a tent drinking the best glass of wine you have ever had.
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#Lab Exercise Creating Genre Images
Create distinct and static lighting states that convey the film genres
Genre: Comedy
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Genre: Road Movie
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Genre: Slasher Horror
#Design Collaboration Project
Matched up with a Set, Costume and Sound Designer
plus a Director and Dramaturge. Silent Sky
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Angle Key
showing each lighting system or concept you would use to realize the lighting of your production. Show each system with a Color Name & Gel number at the end of an arrow depicting and labeled with Horizontal Angle (H: +75 ̊) and label with Vertical Angle (V: +45 ̊).
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Design Concept
Written Design Concept Statement about your approach to this production
Lighting Scene Analysis
Create a Lighting Scene Analysis Chart for the entire play following the method you used in The Seagull. (Scene breakdown methodology as appropriate to your script)
#Project Visual Research
Sense of Place and Light & Character Images
The Seagull an overall lighting concept for the play and production
The Seagull
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