Lighting fundamentals

Years 11 and 12 VET entertainment
Creative Class VET

Develop knowledge and skills in the basic technical elements of lighting.

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A scene from the NSW Public Schools Drama Company production Animal Farm with a silhouette of a person lying down with his arm reaching up

Learning intentions

  • explore elements of electricity and safety when working with lighting
  • identify the basic principles of a lighting system and equipment
  • experience stage lighting procedures, processes and documentation
  • discover colour mixing and basic lighting design
  • apply knowledge and understanding of production lighting elements
  • ‍complete a lighting design and operate the lighting for a production.