Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or appropriate placement; READ 022 or appropriate placement
Prerequisite:THTR 150
Transfers to: UC, CSU

The course is designed for the student who wants to gain an understanding and appreciation of the roles light and lighting design play in the theatrical production. Students will gain understanding in lighting design theory, function and esthetics. Students will be able to hang, focus, color, cable and strike conventional and automated lighting fixtures as well as identify and select appropriate types of lighting fixtures, cables, control and power distribution equipment for a given purpose. Electrical and operational safety will receive special emphasis. Students will be able to operate lighting consoles at a proficient level.