HERE BEFO RE US A S WE DREAM IN THE FRAME OF THE
PROS CEN IUM, E NCLOS ING A DARK NES S LIKE THE DARKNE SS
THAT QUIV ERS BEHI ND OU R CLOSED EYELID S.
AND NO W THE D ARK STAGE BEGI NS TO BURN A ND GLOW U NDE R OUR F INGER S,
BU RN INGL IKE T HE EMBERS OF TH E FORGE OF VULCAN ,
AND THE S HAF TS OF LIGHT STA B THROUG H
THE DA RK NES S, AND SH ADO WS LEAP AN D SH UDDER, A ND
WE A RE IN T HE REGION S WHE RE SPLENDO R AN D TERROR MO VE.
WE A RE PRACTIC ING A N ART OF LIG HT AND SH ADO W TH AT WA S OLD BEFO RE THE
PYRAM IDS , AN ART THA T CAN S HA KE OUR D IS POSITI ON S WIT H THOUGHTS
BEY OND THE REAC HES O F OUR S OUL.
ROBERT EDMUND JONES
TH 151 – FUNDAMENTALS OF LIGHTING Instructor: R. Brad Criswell
Fall 2005 Office: SH 211G
MWF 9:00-9:50 Phone: 424-3509
PD1 & Staley 23 Email:rcriswell@mail.millikin.edu
Acquaints the student with the technical procedures, instrumentation, equipment, organization and
basic design of effective lighting. Includes practical production applications. Laboratory
Course Goals:
To become aware of the role of light as an element of design in theatre production by understanding the
nature of light and ways to control it.
To become more aware of the ways we see through direct observation in various environments.
To experience the technical processes involved in bringing a professional caliber design from analysis to
production.
Methods and Course Requirements:
Lecture/Demonstrations—I will describe and demonstrate basic principles about the behavior of light and technical
factors that influence the variable qualities of light.
Assignments—There will be written assignments, group and individual projects, as well as script
analysis, and classroom discussions.
Quizzes, Exams and projects—Quizzes and exams are scheduled on the syllabus calendar. Other
assignment due dates will be announced in class.
Required Texts/Supplies:
Gillette, J. Michael. Designing With Light. 4th ed. Mountain View, CA. Mayfield Publishing
Company, 1998.
Williams, Tennessee. The Glass Menagerie. New York. Dramatist Publishing.
8” Adjustable Wrench
White Drawing Paper
Good Drawing Pencil---not mechanical
Good Eraser
Architects Scale
Protractor
Drafting Triangles
Grading
Comprehension—How well do you understand and respond on quizzes and exams?
Participation—Ho w well do you do in written assignments? Are you a willing participant in discussion?
Application—Do you excel/thrive in class projects?
