Step 1: Choose a photo.

Each group will be required to choose a photo with interesting lighting effects that they will recreate in the Experimental Theatre. Groups are encouraged to consider the restraints of the space when they choose a photo for the project. Photos that work best tend to light specific objects rather than photos of scenic vistas. All members of the group must agree on the photo to be used. The instructor expects decisions to be made by consensus rather than majority rules.

Step 2: Go to the orientation lab.

Class time will be scheduled for each group to spend twenty minutes with the instructor in the Experiemental Theatre. Each group should bring the photo they have chosen to the orientation lab. If photo is found online, make a quality print of the photo. The instructor will help the group choose an area of the theatre to work; explain hanging, circuiting, and patching procedures; and show the group where lighting equipment, cable, color media and gobo patterns are stored.

Step 3: Schedule work time for the group.

A weekly schedule will be posted on the doors to the Experimental Theatre. Sign-up for times everyone in the group has in common. The group will be graded on both the amount of time each member puts into the project as well as the final product.

Step 4: Present project to the class.

The group should be prepared to discuss with the class the process they went through to complete the project. Groups that demonstrate why specific instrument types, angles, colors and intensities work best will have the more successful demonstration.

Step 5: Hand in project.

• Project evaluation forms
• Photo used in the project
• Color key indicating light sources, angles and color media chosen.