Lighting Design I sample syllabus

Kade Mendelowitz
Lighting Designer
PO Box 81522
Fairbanks, AK .....99708
kade@alaskasbest.com

Example Syllabus: Lighting Design I

Lighting Design I

Kade Mendelowitz

Theatre 347, 3 Credits, 2:00 - 3:30 P.M. Tuesday & Thursdays - Thtr Green Room.
Spring Semester 2001, University of Alaska Fairbanks.
Office Hours; Tuesdays 1:00 - 1:45, 3:30-5:00 or by appointment. Office: 223 (by KUAC) or in the shop.
Office Phone: 907-474-7638. Shop Phone: 907-474-7639 Fax 907-474-7048 E-mail: ffkm1@uaf.edu

Course Description

The exploration and application of elements of design (color, texture, intensity, line, composition) as they relate to lighting for theatre, dance, and life. Production work required. 3 Credits. Required Media:

Theatrical Lighting Design Interactive

Endgame

The Dutchman

Other Suggestions:

The Lighting Art

TCI

Lighting Dimensions

Architectural Lighting

Required Materials:

Drafting pencils or leads and holder in 6H, 4H and 2H. Some students may need HB in addition. Technical (.05) pencils are NOT ACCEPTABLE!
Architect's scale rule
Eraser (Plastic-type is recommended)
Erasing Shield
45 or 30/60 degree triangles (at least 8-10" long) or one adjustable triangle (expensive).
Drafting tape (or weak masking tape).
Drafting Vellum (24" or 36" roll or 18"X24" & 24"X36" sheets as needed).
1/2'” Lighting Template
Ames lettering guide
May be needed: "T" Square (at least 24" - 36" recommended).

Grade Breakdown
Lighting Analysis and Discussion of ideas (participation)	20%
Crew Participation (20 Hours Scale)	10%
Drafting Assignment II	10%
Endgame Project	20%
Dutchman Project	25%
Midterm Examination	15%

. . . . .Class Attendance and Participation is essential to this course. Much of what you will learn will come from our discussions of classwork as well as the productions and crew time - please let me know if you have any schedule conflicts so we can work them out A.S.A.P. before your final grade is effected. When we do lighting demonstrations in class, it is hard to get classmates to explain what was covered. To that end - all absences above 3 will effect your grade one step (e.g.; B to B-).

. . . . . All papers and projects are due no later than the date assigned to you in class. Late papers and projects will be lowered one grade (e.g.; B to B-) for every day they are late.

. . . . . This syllabus is incomplete and subject to change. In addition to what is listed, students are strongly encouraged to attend all Departmental Productions which will be discussed in class (To aid in that endeavor, 1 complimentary ticket will be available to you through the theatre UAF box office off the great hall.