Contra Costa College
Course Outline
Department & Number
Course Title
Prerequisite
Challenge Policy
Co-requisite
Challenge Policy
Advisory
Drama - 107
Introduction to Stage Lighting
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None
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*HOURS BY ARRANGEMENT:
Number of Weeks
Lecture Hours By Term
Lab Hours By Term
*Hours By Arrangement
Units
18
54
3
Hours per term.
ACTIVITIES: (Please provide a list of the activities students will perform in order to satisfy the HBA requirement):
COURSE/CATALOG DESCRIPTION
This course provides an introduction to the study and execution of stage lighting with emphasis on equipment, control, color and
their relationship to design.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
Identify, define and describe terminology commonly associated with theatrical lighting design and execution.
Identify the controllable qualities of theatrical lighting
Identify the functions of theatrical lighting
Recognize and explain the different types of drawings and paperwork commonly used in theatrical lighting design
Calculate the capacity of electrical wire gage and safe current flow
Demonstrate an understanding of the function of various theatrical lighting instruments
Recall and practice safety information concerning electrical hazards
Participate in the hanging, circuiting, focusing, and operation of theatrical lighting equipment
Demonstrate an understanding of style, color, texture, angle and mood as they relate to theatrical lighting design
Produce the paperwork necessary to implement a lighting design
INTENDED STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
Identify, define and describe terminology commonly associated with theatrical lighting design and execution.
Calculate the capacity of electrical wire gage and safe current flow
Demonstrate an understanding of the function of various theatrical lighting instruments
Recall and practice safety information concerning electrical hazards
Participate in the hanging, circuiting, focusing, and operation of theatrical lighting equipment
COURSE CONTENT (Lecture):
Introduction to designing with light
Electrical theory and practice
Lighting Equipment
Lighting design paperwork
Rehearsal and performance procedures
Color theory
Lighting angles
Advanced and in depth theories of lighting design Advanced and in depth theories of lighting design
1.
Dramas
2.
Comedies
3.
Musicals
4.
Dance concert lighting
COURSE CONTENT (Lab):
Assist in the supervision of stage crews
1.
Supervision of instrument and cable repair
2.
Supervision of hanging, focusing and circuiting of lighting equipment for departmental productions
Practical applications of lighting design
1.
Organizing and performing the duties of Master Electrician for a departmental production
2.
Organizing and performing the duties of Assistant Lighting Designer for a Departmental production
3.
Designing the lighting for a departmental production
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
Lecture
Demonstration
Discussion
Collaborative Projects
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:
NOTE: To be UC/CSU transferable, the text must be dated within the last 7 years OR a statement of justification for a text beyond the
last 7 years must be included.
Textbook Title:
Author:
Publisher:
Edition/Date:
Textbook Reading Level:
Justification Statement:
Lab Manual Title
Author:
Publisher:
Edition/Date:
Designing with Light,
Gillette, J. Michael
Mayfield Publishing
Fifth Edition, 2007
(For textbook beyond 7 years)
A Practical Guide to Stage Lighting
Shelley, Steven Louis
Focal Press
2nd Ed., (2009)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS WEEKLY ASSIGNMENTS:
Title 5, section 55002.5 establishes that a range of 48 -54hours of lecture, study, or lab work is required for one unit of credit.
For each hour of lecture, students should be required to spend an additional two hours of study outside of class to earn one
unit of credit.
 State mandates that sample assignments must be included on the Course Outline of Record.
Outside of Class Weekly Assignments
Hours per week
Weekly Reading Assignments (Include detailed assignment below, if applicable)
2
Read textbook & handouts on the elements and parts of Ellipsoidal, Scoops, Floods, Strips and Fresnel luminaries --their assemblies and operations.
Weekly Writing Assignments (Include detailed assignment below, if applicable)
2
Draft to scale a lighting plot for performance on the main stage
Weekly Math Problems (Include detailed assignment below, if applicable)
Lab or Software Application Assignments (Include detailed assignment below, if applicable)
Complete preparation to: patch the computer lighting system, and then write and run the lighting cues
Other Performance Assignments (Include detailed assignment below, if applicable)
Complete preparation to: Hang, focus, circuit, and color, according to a lighting plot.
STUDENT EVALUATION: (Show percentage breakdown for evaluation instruments)
2
 Course must require use of critical thinking, college-level concepts & college-level learning skills.
 For degree credit, course requires essay writing unless that requirement would be inappropriate to the course objectives. If writing
is inappropriate, there must be a requirement of problem-solving or skills demonstration.
10 % Essay (If essay is not included in assessment, explain below.)
Written work.
% Computation or Non-computational Problem Solving Skills
50 % Skills Demonstration: Practicum projects.
40 % Objective Examinations
Other (describe)
%
%
GRADING POLICY: (Choose LG, P/NP, or SC)
Letter Grade
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
Pass / No Pass
70% and above = Pass
Below 70% = No Pass
Prepared by: Douglas Dildine
Date: 3/10/2014
Revised form 01/14
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Student Choice
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
or
70% and above = Pass
Below 70% = No Pass