After Bachelor's Degree:

Be able to demonstrate knowledge of the physical properties of light and electricity and how to apply that knowledge to stage use.

One to three scaled light plots with lighting instruments placed in proper location and the lighting areas outlined and identified. The use of accepted international lighting symbols is required.

Instruments schedules for the plots above to include instrument numbers, instrument types, lamp type and wattage, color media number and/or name, special equipment required, outlet number, control circuit and area of focus or function.

Sample cue sheets for at least the major cues in one production. It is suggested that the lighting portfolio be prepared for a specific scenic design - either that of the student's or one provided by the instructor and that scenic design be presented with the lighting design to aid in the evaluation.

After Master's Degree:

The portfolio should demonstrate the student's knowledge of not only the craft of lighting, but the art by presenting designs including the aesthetic application of lighting principles to enhance the mood and provide the illumination that the text requires.

Designs for six productions including color photographs illustrating the effect of the light at selected moments in the play. The photographs should include actors. The importance of good quality photographs cannot be overemphasized.

Light plots and instruments schedules, as above.

Cue sheets for at least one complete production.