Program Overview

Overview

The B.A. in Theatre, Lighting Design and Technology Concentration, is a program that equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the field of lighting design and technology. Students in this program take a range of courses, including Drawing for Theatre, Computer Assisted Drafting for Theatre, two levels of lighting design courses, Projection Design, Design Portfolio, and Professional Prep. Additionally, students are required to explore other fields of design, such as projection design, sound design, costume design, or set design, to gain a deeper understanding of the collaborative effort involved in creating a world onstage.

Program Details

• The program includes the following unique learning objectives:
  • LIGHTING DESIGN and TECHNOLOGY FOR THEATRE, FILM, and INDUSTRY: Explore the specific techniques that lighting designers use to develop and communicate their ideas through research, synthesis of skills including drafting, computerized/virtual reality pre-visualization, automated lighting programming, and application of emerging technologies with a robust understanding of how the lighting designer supports, collaborates, and interacts with the creative team.
  • DESIGN ARTISTRY: Develop an understanding of the Lighting Designer as a collaborative artist, creative visionary, technician, and working professional by practicing organizational, design, and technical skills to realize a show from concept-to-production and building a portfolio of creative design and/or technical work.
• The program offers students several ways to express their creativity and artistry, including:
  • Lighting designers for theatre, musicals, opera, or dance
  • Lighting engineers for stage, television, and film
  • Lighting technicians for stage, dance, live productions, television, and film

Facilities and Equipment

• The program utilizes the following facilities and equipment:
  • CAD Lab with 22 student workstations
  • Lighting Lab
• The CAD Lab software and training includes:
  • Vectorworks Spotlight
  • Lightwright
  • WYSIWYG
  • MakerWare 3D printing software
• The Lighting Control Systems include training with:
  • ETC Ion; ETC Emphasis/Express, ETC GIO
  • Flying Pig: Hog 3 iPC
  • GrandMA dot-2
• The Lighting Equipment and Moving Light Inventory include:
  • ETC Source-4 Based Conventional Lighting Systems
  • Vari*lite Automation
  • Martin Automation
  • High End Systems Automation
  • Clay Paky Automation

Career Opportunities

The Lighting Design and Technology Concentration prepares students for a variety of career opportunities in the entertainment industry, including lighting design, lighting engineering, and lighting technology. Graduates of the program will be equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in these fields and make valuable contributions to the world of theatre, film, and live events.