ENT 151 Concert Lighting I

Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3

This course is an introduction to the technical aspects of concert lighting. Topics include basic design, color theory, types of instruments, power distribution, control, and safety, proper hanging, connection, focus, and control of instruments. Upon completion, students should be able to explain basic concert lighting, color theory, and instrumentation, and to properly set up a variety of instruments.

Course is typically offered in Spring.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

Interpret the basic theories in theatrical and concert lighting.
Develop a lighting design for a performance.
Interpret and a lighting plot.
Install lighting instruments.
Safely fly a lighting truss.
Demonstrate proper safety practices and devices within concert lighting.