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MPAC 149 MWF 8:30-9:30 AM mharvey@d.umn.edu www.d.umn.edu/~mharvey |
Course Objectives:
1. To increase visual awareness of the world around us.
2. To relate lighting to other aspects of the theatre.
3. To acquire a basic understanding of electricity and its proper use.
4. To learn proper procedure in hanging a light plot.
Suggested Texts:
Cunningham, Glen. Stage Lighting Revealed. Cincinnati: Betterway Books, 1993.
Salzberg, Jeffrey E. and Judith Kupferman. Stage Lighting for Students. http://www.stagelightingprimer.com/
Vincent Lighting Systems. Lighting 101. http://www.vincentlighting.com/?p=101#Adding
Other References:
Gillette, Michael. Designing with Light, 3rd Edition. Palo Alto, California: Mayfield Publishing Co., 1997.
McCandless, Stanley. A Method of Stage Lighting, 4th Edition. New York: Theatre Arts Books, 1958.
Palmer, Richard. The Lighting Art. Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice Hall, Inc., 1985.
Warfel, William. The New Handbook of Stage Lighting Graphics. New York: Drama Book Publishers, 1990.
Wild, Larry. A Brief Outline of the History of Stage Lighting http://www.northern.edu/wild/LiteDes/ldhist.htm
Class Expectations:
Attendance: Role will be taken at the beginning of each hour. More than five absences will result in the lowering of the final grade at the rate of ten points per absence.
Lab Expectations:
36 Hours. Five hours per week for six weeks as arranged with the instructor.
Details concerning Practicum Requirements.An 8" adjustable crescent wrench is required.
Grading Break Down:
Midterm Exam Final Exam Journal CIA Group Project Light a Song Group Project Hang & Focus Proficiency Lighting Practicum Total
Note: Individuals who have a disability, either temporary or permanent, which might affect their ability to perform in this class are encouraged to inform the instructor at the start of the quarter. Adaptations of methods, materials or testing may be made as required to provide for equitable participation.University of Minnesota Code of Conduct