THA 103 - introduction to Stage Lighting

Institution:

Antelope Valley College

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Description:

3 units 5 hours weekly Advisory: Eligibility for MATH 050 and Eligibility for College Level Reading. A broad based introduction to lighting the stage. Included are elements of physical theater as they relate to lighting and organization of the modern technical theater. The course focuses on the fundamentals of electricity as it applies to the theater technician, light sources, instruments and their components, usage of dimmers and control consoles, interconnect systems, color media and selection. These technical elements are incorporated into an introduction to the basic elements of lighting design, which allows the student to develop an aesthetic understanding and an ability to make value judgements regarding the design of theatrical productions. (CSU, UC, AVC) (R1)

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.avc.edu

Phone Number:

(661) 722-6300

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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