Course Outline : Part 2

FUNDING OPTIONS

As this training focuses on essential safe working practice, teachers may be entitled to fund this course through their school’s health and safety budget.

TARGET GROUP

Drama teachers, lecturers, technicians and anyone working within performing arts. This course is aimed at those with a working knowledge of stage lighting equipment who want to develop their lighting design skills. The day will build on the information and ideas explored in Part 1 of the course.

OVERVIEW

Part 2 of this exciting, accessible course will equip participants with a clear understanding of the process of professional lighting design through easy to follow practical demonstrations. The delegates then take on the role of a lighting designer to develop, rig, focus and programme their own lighting designs based on an extract from a play.

Expert advice and guidance is on hand throughout the day including a guide to purchasing new equipment to ensure your funds are spent wisely!

Throughout the day delegates will gain confidence and knowledge through hands on experience with equipment commonly found in schools and colleges.

Only 15 spaces available to ensure maximum individual tuition and support

CONTENT

Demonstration of a professional lighting design with thorough explanations
Work in small groups throughout the day to develop, rig, focus & programme a lighting plot based on an extract of a play
Explore effects units and how to use them
Understand how to light gauzes and use them effectively in performance
Essential health & safety guidance
Advanced use of memory desks – learning about submasters & effects
‘Hands on’ for all participants
Q&A surgery session – advice about your own equipment or production
A guide to buying new equipment and what’s available for your budget
Lunch & refreshments provided
Free course notes

COURSE TUTOR

Professional Lighting Designer & Education Specialist - Ben Willetts

Ben’s professional theatre work includes productions for The Royal Exchange, The Lowry, Chester Gateway Theatre, Bolton Octagon, LipService (National Tour) and most recently lighting design for Arcane Dance’s national tour of 59 Seconds.

Ben has run workshops and training in schools, colleges & universities internationally for the last 7 years. His recent education projects include work for Creative Partnerships and the International Schools Theatre Association (ISTA)

Safe & Creative Approaches to Stage Lighting Design : Part 2 - The Design Process
DATE	Summer 2009 dates to be released soon!
VENUE	London & Manchester
FEE	£185 + VAT inc lunch & free course notes
NOTES	SAVE 10% - Book Parts 1 & 2 together for only £340 +VAT
	20% Discount available for PGCE Students: reduced to £150 + VAT