Practical Technical Theatre

Lighting Design

Lessons (9)

1 Lesson 1: Introduction

2 Lesson 2: Controllable Qualities of Light

3 Lesson 3: Color in Light

4 Lesson 4: The Design Process

5 Lesson 5: Lighting a Basic Box Set

6 Lesson 6: Designing for a Larger Theatre Space

7 Lesson 7: Test Day

8 Lesson 8: Class Project

Standards Addressed

Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work - High School Proficient

TH:Cr1.1.HSI.a Apply basic research to construct ideas about the visual composition of a drama/theatre work.
TH:Cr1.1.HSI.b Explore the impact of technology on design choices in a drama/theatre work.

Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work - High School Accomplished

TH:Cr1.1.HSII.b Understand and apply technology to design solutions for a drama/theatre work.

Organize and develop artistic ideas and work - Grade HS Proficient

TH:Cr2.1.HSI.b Investigate the collaborative nature of the actor, director, playwright, and designers and explore their interdependent roles in a drama/theatre work.

Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation - Grade HS Proficient

TH:Pr5.1.HSI.b Use researched technical elements to increase the impact of design for a drama/theatre production.

Organize and develop artistic ideas and work - Grade HS Accomplished

TH:Cr2.1.HSII.b Cooperate as a creative team to make interpretive choices for a drama/theatre work.

Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation - Grade HS Accomplished

TH:Pr5.1.HSII.b Apply technical elements and research to create a design that communicates the concept of a drama/theatre production.

Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation - Grade HS Advanced

TH:Pr5.1.HSIII.b Explain and justify the selection of technical elements used to build a design that communicates the concept of a drama/theatre production.

Refine new work through play, drama processes and theatre experiences using critical analysis and experimentation - Grade HS Proficient

TH:Cr3.1.HSI.c Refine technical design choices to support the story and emotional impact of a devised or scripted drama/ theatre work.

Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work - Grade HS Proficient

TH:Re9.1.HSI.b Consider the aesthetics of the production elements in a drama/theatre work.

Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding - Grade HS Proficient

TH:Cn11.2.HSI.a Research how other theatre artists apply creative processes to tell stories in a devised or scripted drama/theatre work, using theatre research methods.

Refine new work through play, drama processes and theatre experiences using critical analysis and experimentation - Grade HS Accomplished

TH:Cr3.1.HSII.c Re-imagine and revise technical design choices during the course of a rehearsal process to enhance the story and emotional impact of a devised or scripted drama/theatre work.