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Programming & Advanced Electrical Production Syllabus

Student will build on knowledge gained in THRE1702 concerning advanced stage lighting practices.
Student will learn and practice the skills needed to perform the job of master electrician.
Student will learn basics of theatrical rigging and counterweight systems, so as to be able to safely utilize such equipment.
Student will learn how to create and maintain paperwork associated with lighting of staged productions.
Student will hone marketable skills and best practices so as to increase viability in job market.

Student will become familiar with the process and tools utilized in creating and implementing a lighting design. This will enable a student to interpret a light plot and paperwork, hang/cable/focus lighting equipment, and operate a lighting console for a production.
Student will understand the basic elements of lighting design and will be able to incorporate this knowledge into the design, creation, and analysis of lighting designs for theatrical productions.
Student will learn how to critically analyze and evaluate texts to the end of generating lighting design choices.
Student will learn to observe works of art and the world around them, reflecting on qualities of light and their emotional implications.
Student will develop skills of presentation of ideas and design choices.

To build a working knowledge of Theatre Technology with an emphasis on lighting.
To become familiarized with the process and the tools involved in implementing a lighting design, enabling you to interpret a light plot and paperwork in order to hang, cable, focus, and run a show.
To participate in theatrical production through lighting installation and crewing of School of Theatre and OMT shows.
To experience and understand the best practices, processes, and procedures involved in upkeep and maintenance of theatrical equipment and theatre spaces.
To learn and practice safe working procedures.

To create an understanding of the basic elements of electricity and circuitry and physics of light applied to theatre practices, terms, and equipment used.
To cultivate and practice the skills allowing the student to operate as a stage lighting technician at OCU and at a variety of professional venues.
To familiarize the student with the terminology, processes, and tools utilized in creating and implementing a lighting design. This will enable a student to interpret a light plot and paperwork, hang/cable/focus lighting equipment, and operate a lighting console for a production.
To prepare the student for further courses in Stage Lighting Design, where each student will have the opportunity to design lighting for production in a variety of spaces.

Students will build on concepts and lessons learned from previous courses in stage lighting.
Students will attain knowledge of and will comprehend advances lighting concepts, including lighting practices in musicals, opera, and dance.
Students will apply knowledge gained in the creation of lighting designs.
Students will analyze and evaluate the work of their peers, giving constructive criticism when called for.
Students will learns how to defend their artistic decisions in a concise and positive way.
Students will synthesize knowledge, experience, and feedback into the creation of lighting designs.