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Job Description:
Job Description:
A chief lighting technician works with the production manager to determine what effects need to be created for the performance or concert and creates a plan to achieve the desired effect. They then direct other members of the stage lighting department to set up appropriate lighting equipment. They are the top position in the stage lighting department’s hierarchy.
Salary: The pay is usually around $43,000 to $73,000 in the USA.
Salary: The pay is usually around $43,000 to $73,000 in the USA.
Occupational Outlook:
Occupational Outlook:
The job outlook according to the BLS for a lighting director is a 9% increase between 2020 and 2030.
Links to Learn More About This Career:
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Educational Requirements:
Educational Requirements:
There are no formal educational requirements for being a lighting technician, although a degree in electrical engineering and/or theatrical production arts could come in handy.
University of Chicago
University of Chicago
Address: 5841 S. Maryland Ave Chicago, Illinois
Website: https://www.uchicago.edu/
Information on the Major: https://taps.uchicago.edu/
University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky
Address: Lexington, Kentucky
Website: https://www.uky.edu/
Information on the Major: https://finearts.uky.edu/theatre-dance
Morehead State University
Morehead State University
Address: Morehead, Kentucky
Website: https://moreheadstate.edu/
Information on the Major: https://moreheadstate.edu/academics/colleges/humanities/creative-arts/theatre-dance/
Soft Skills, Characteristics, and/or Abilities Need For This Career:
Soft Skills, Characteristics, and/or Abilities Need For This Career:
Ability to meet deadlines
Sense of color symbolism and when to use what colors
Know how to move and direct lights
Know theater production
Management skills
Software Knowledge Needed For This Career:
Software Knowledge Needed For This Career:
Capture Visualisation
Some software to manage, delegate and supervise tasks to/for people
Pros and Cons to Choosing This Career
Pros and Cons to Choosing This Career
Pros (Positives to this Career)
Pros (Positives to this Career)
Able to see concerts/plays/ productions/etc. For free or at a reduced cost
You don’t have to be seen or have to be in front of big crowds
Gets to see new places and cities
Cons (Negatives to this Career)
Cons (Negatives to this Career)
Having to travel a lot so no rest or much tourism
Will have to work in hot and dusty environments
Work is not permanent so jobs comes and goes
Typical Working Conditions For This Career:
Typical Working Conditions For This Career:
Inside or outside
high up a catwalk or at a control booth
Hours depend
Traveling often
Environment may be hot
Career Researched By: Alex Crothers
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