DES211 Lighting and Projection (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Design and Visual Production (DSVIS)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject explores light and its relationship to designing for performance, theatre and television. Students will develop an understanding of the fundamentals of lighting through concentrated focus on both lighting operation and design processes. Students will apply these skills to develop simple lighting designs for small projects.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: DES211
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate the use of lighting and projection as a creative medium.
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental lighting principles common for live performance.
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental lighting principles common for television.
- be able to create lighting and projection designs for small projects
- be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of lighting and projection systems
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of the relationship of light and lighting design to texts and other aspects of design
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- what is light? - light and shadow - principles of lighting for live performance - principles of lighting for television - lighting people - lighting set and costume - lighting hardware and software systems - projection hardware and software systems - basic principles of lighting design process - the lighting designer and their interaction with the creative team - lighting planning and paperwork. - lighting rigging. - lighting operation: manual and computerised boards. - projection operation ?computerised systems
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.