Join drama teacher Claire Broome and explore the basics of lighting, including lighting systems and instruments, lighting plots, how to record a lighting cue, and alternative sources of lighting. You’ll learn some practical, hands-on ways of using lighting in your classroom or theatre, whether you have a lighting system or not.
This course is packed with hands-on examples, activities for your students, and videos to develop your students’ understanding. Find out why lighting is such an important character in a production.
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TH:Cr1.1.7.b - Explain and present solutions to design challenges in a drama/ theatre work.
TH:Cr1.1.HSI.b - Explore the impact of technology on design choices in a drama/theatre work.
TH:Cr1.1.HSII.b - Understand and apply technology to design solutions for a drama/theatre work.
TH:Re9.1.7.b - Consider the aesthetics of the production elements in a drama/theatre work.
TH:Re9.1.HSI.b - Consider the aesthetics of the production elements in a drama/theatre work.
7.TH:Cr1.c - Explain and present solutions to design challenges in a drama/ theatre work.
I.AE.1.1 - Use technical knowledge and design skills to formulate designs.
A.AE.1.1 - Use technical knowledge and design skills to formulate designs for a specific audience.
Tennessee Theatre standards (2018) standards were built using the framework of the NCAS which is built on four key domains: Creating, Performing/Presenting/Producing, Connecting, and Responding. Within each of these domains are foundations and standards to support the development of curriculum, programs, and learning.
(source: Tennessee Department of Education, Tennessee Academic Standards for Fine Arts, Summer 2018)
Please refer to National Core Arts Standards to determine the standard that best suits your needs.
B.1.E - demonstrate knowledge of theatrical vocabulary and terminology.
B.5.C - demonstrate knowledge of production elements in theatre, film, television, and other media.
C.3.A - develop and practice safe and effective stagecraft skills.
1 - demonstrate understanding of the purpose of stage lighting
10 - demonstrate safe and proper care in handling and maintaining available lighting instruments
2 - recognize the importance of illusion in lighting design
3 - demonstrate understanding of the important of artistic unity in lighting design
4 - demonstrate knowledge of appropriate safety procedures
6 - demonstrate understanding of functions of gels, barn doors, gobos, c-clamps, shutters
7 - demonstrate understanding of basic functions of lighting control systems
become familiar with disciplines that enhance dramatic process
1 - recognize the basic terminology associated with the component being studied
2 - demonstrate understanding of the basic functions of the component being studied.
5 - demonstrate understanding of the various conventions of the components being studied
6 - demonstrate understanding of the importance of planning and organization
8 - demonstrate understanding of the use of colour, shape and texture to achieve a desired effect
Demonstrate increasingly sophisticated application and/or engagement of curricular content
Experiment with a range of props, processes, and technologies
Purposefully select and combine dramatic elements and conventions
Intentionally select and combine dramatic elements and conventions