Lighting Design, CTS

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The Lighting Design Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) program prepares graduates to work as lighting designers in theatre. The curriculum provides study and hands-on experience for students interested in employment in the entertainment industry.

Learning Outcomes:

Recipients of CTS in Lighting Design will have demonstrated:

comprehension of basic theories, practices, terminology, instruments and hardware, and safety concerns, used in Lighting Design and electrical circuitry for theatre;
the ability to research and analyze a script for lighting needs;
proficiency in hanging, focusing, and running lights for a stage production;
the ability to design appropriate lights for stage or other applications; and
the ability to interview for an entry-level lighting job in theatre or a related field.

Required Courses for the Certificate of Technical Studies in Lighting Design:

Required Courses:

THTR 101:Introduction to Theatre Credit Hours: 3
THTR 105:Theatre Lab Production Credit Hours: 1
THTR 112:Stagecraft Credit Hours: 3
THTR 113:Lighting Fundamentals Credit Hours: 3
THTR 131:Elements of Theatre Credit Hours: 3
THTR 213:Special Problems in Stage Lighting Credit Hours: 3 or
THTR 214:Scene Design Credit Hours: 3 or
THTR 215:Scene Painting Credit Hours: 3

Lighting Design, CTS

Required Courses:

Total Credit Hours: 16