Theatre 382 - Prof. John Olbrych 214 Simons Center Office Hrs: M &W Class Lecture / Activities / Readings 1:00 -3:00 pm WEEK

1 Introduction to - Observing and Evaluating Light in Nature, , Intensity, Direction and Movement. Chapter 14 Electricity, Formulas, and Safety. Wiring, and Connectors Pages 534-547

2 Script Analysis - Finding the Clues to the Cues. “The Tempest ” Act I. Lighting Control Consoles - Two Scene Preset Consoles and Paperwork Chapter 15 Crew + Board Ops. Final Commitment to a Production

3 Light Lab. Project #1 - Light, Shadows and Color. Stage Lighting Instruments - Ellipsoidal, Fresnels. Chapter 18

4 Stage Lighting Instruments - Cyc Lights, Scoops, and Par Cans. Followspots - Use, Safety, and Proper Techniques in Their Operation

5 Computer Lighting Control Consoles - Recording Cues + Times. Chapter17 Test #1 Stage Lighting Equipment

6 Light Lab. Project #2 Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” Act - I Scene - 1.

7 Projections, Practicals, and Special Effects Chapter 19

8 Spring Break - Have Fun, Be Safe, and Come Back in One Piece.

9 Intelligent Lighting Fixtures - Moving Mirror, Moving Yoke, Color Scrollers. Script Analysis Project - “The Tempest - Submitted.

10 Stage Systems - Small Touring to Major Opera House Systems. Electrical Power Requirements and Control Signal Protocols. Chapter 12.

11 Light Lab. Project #3 - Robotic Fixtures - Creative Discoveries and Programing Procedures. Test #2 Stage Dimmer and Control Systems

12 Advanced Color Theories and Practices in Stage Lighting. Chapter 16

13 Lighting Design Practices for the Proscenium Theatre. Chapter 23

14 Lighting Design Practices for the Thrust and Arena Stages. Chapter 23

15 Lighting Design Practices for Concerts and Industrial Shows. Chapter 24

Final Examination - Project #4 Final Light Lab. Assignment - “Light to Song”

Theatre 382 - Stage Lighting Professor John Olbrych

Text: Scene Design and Stage Lighting by Parker, Wolf, and Block. 8th Edition

Grading: Project #1 = 5%, Project #2 = 10%, Project #3 = 10%, Project #4 = 20%, Script Analysis = 5%, Test #1 = 20%, Test #2 = 20%, Homework /Attendance = 10%

Attendance: Role will be taken daily. Students are required to attend all classes. Unexcused absences will affect your grade. If you need to miss a class please make advanced arrangements with me concerning readings and handouts.

PLEASE NOTE - INFORMATION OF CRITICAL IMPORTANCE

Crew Hours: Each Student will be required to complete 16 hours of or set up crew during the semester. Completion of the hours is non-negotiable and required to pass this class. Please pick which of the three productions, listed below, will fit into your busy lives and plan that week accordingly. Lab Hours for lighting set up will occur between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm each day for the productions staged in the Robinson Theatre and by special arrangement in the Chapel Theatre. The Light Board Operators will work evening hours as the shows moves through tech. week and the performances of the show. Board Ops. who work the entire show will earn a Practicum Credit THTR 201 for all their additional hours.

Spring 2006 Production Calendar

Robinson Theatre “Medea” - Lighting Set Up - Feb. 13 - 17, 2006 : Crew, 9am - 5:00pm Daily Tech. Saturday - Feb. 18, 2006 : Crew, 9-1pm. Board Ops. 1-6pm Production Run - Feb. 18 - 28, 2006 : Board Ops. Evenings+ Mat. Strike for Lights - Feb. 19, 2006 : Crew, 9am - 3pm Chapel Theatre “Wolfie” - Lighting Set Up - March 13 -16, 2006: Crew Times by Arrangement Tech. Friday - March 17, 2006 TBA. Production Run - March 17 - 26, 2006: Board Ops. Evenings + Mat. Strike for Lights - March 27, 2006: Crew 9am- 3pm

Robinson Theatre “Take me Out" - Lighting Set Up - March 27 - 31, 2006: Crew, 9am - 5pm Daily Tech. Saturday - April 1, 2006: Crew 9am-1pm. Board Ops. 1-6pm Production Run - April 1 - 11, 2006: Board Ops. Evenings + Mat. Strike for Lights - April 12, 2006: Crew 9am- 3pm