Module Details
| Module Code: |
DRAM8004 |
| Title: |
Advanced Stage Lighting
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Long Title:
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Advanced Stage Lighting
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| NFQ Level: |
Advanced |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 ) |
| Field of Study: |
2122 - Drama
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| Module Description: |
Lighting Design for practical, creative theatre projects
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Programme a complete set of lighting cues for a digital desk |
| LO2 |
Design, plot and operate a coherent lighting design for a theatrical event |
| LO3 |
Draw up detailed plans and elevations to be rigged by a technical team |
| LO4 |
Demonstrate a good working knowledge of a range of techniques involving colour, focus, intensity, gobos and special effects |
| LO5 |
Integrate digital projection to lighting designs and operate and programme projection software |
| LO6 |
Lead and direct a team of lighting technicians and operatives |
| Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| Must have successfully completed module DRAM7019, Lighting Design, or equivalent |
| Indicative Content |
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Draughting and CAD
Using theatre lighting modelling software
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Programming
Programming cues into the Digital Desk, importing and exporting shows
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Light Quality
Manipulating light, colour, intensity, focus, special effects, use of cracked oil and smoke effects, shadow and silhouette
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Projection
Digital, Film, Slide and Gobo projection; reflective media
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Practical Rigging
Rigging procedures and techniques; teamwork; risk assessment; physical and electrical health & safety
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 60.00% |
| End of Module Formal Examination | 40.00% |
Assessments
| End of Module Formal Examination |
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| Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Lighting Design Principles & Techniques |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
| Tutorial |
Contact |
Programming the Lighting Desks |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
| Lecturer Supervised Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Hands-on theatre session |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Study, Research & Writing/Planning |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.00 |
| This module has no Part Time workload. |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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W Oren Parker & Craig Wolf. (2008), Scene Design & Stage Lighting, ninth. Wadsworth, p.500, [ISBN: 0495501905].
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Richard Pillbrow. (2008), Stage Lighting Design: The Art, the Craft, the Life, Nick Hern Books, p.500, [ISBN: 1854599968].
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Richard Cadena. (2002), Focus on Lighting Technology, Entertainment Technology Press, p.116, [ISBN: 1904031145].
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Brad Schiller. (2004), The Automated Lighting Programmer's Handbook, Focal Press, p.200, [ISBN: 0240806026].
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Clare P. Rowe. (2007), Drawing & Rendering for Theatre: A Practical Course for Scenic, Costume, and Lighting Designers, Focal Press, p.288, [ISBN: 0240805542].
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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Brad Schiller. (2016), The Automated Lighting Programmer's Handbook, 3rd. Focal Press, [ISBN: 1138926248].
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| This module does not have any other resources |
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