Instructor: Patrick Toebe

Office: Art 149

Phone: 239-3132

Office Hours: Thursday 1:00-2:00 and by appointment E-mail: ptoebe@ccsf.edu

Rules, Policies, Expectations

Textbook None

Canvas online resources: Online resources are available through the Canvas platform

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course a student will be able to:

1. Analyze and interpret play scripts with the objective of producing a practical lighting design

2. Prepare a lighting design for live performance through research and appropriate visual reference resources

3. Demonstrate mastery of basic lighting terminology

4. Use the various types of supporting paperwork including instrumental schedules, channel and circuit sheets, equipment and color lists

5. Organize and articulate a dynamic theatrical lighting in collaboration with other theatre artists such as directors, setting and costume designers

Methods

1. Weekly class meetings

2. Quizzes and Exams

3. Crew Assignment

4. Design projects

Grading

Your grade is based on a mix of quizzes, exams, design projects, design presentations and crew work.

1. Quizzes (50 points)

2. Exam (100 points)

3. Design projects

a. Single point lighting project (50 points)

b. Amahl and the Night Visitors project (100 points)

c. Basic cue writing projects (50 points)

d. Final design project (100 points)

4. Crew work (50 points)

Grades: A = 450-500 points

B = 400-449 points

C = 350-399 points

D = 300-349 points

F = Less than 300 points

Special Needs

I encourage any student with special needs to (e.g. learning/physical disabilities) to approach me and discuss your needs in confidence. You should also register with and be evaluated by the Disabled Students Program Services (DSPS) before any special considerations can be given. Grading Your grade will be assigned after an evaluation of your work and attendance by your