TLTG470

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Moving Lights for Music

Course Title

Moving Lights for Music

Course Long Title

Moving Lights for Music

Course Typically Offered

SP - Spring Only

Min Credit Hours

3

Description

This class is open to BFA 4 lighting students who have successfully completed GrandMA3 Training TLTG-327. During the semester, students will join MFA students to conduct practical exercises in the Light Lab utilizing moving lights through programming a moving light console - the GrandMA 2, 3 or ChamSys consoles in the Light Lab. Each week, a different assignment will be given based on a musical theme given by the instructor. The students will work independently or in groups to create short moving light shows on the light lab stage using mannequins, props, backdrops, atmospheric haze and strobe lights. The objective of the class is to learn to cue to music to convey message and emotion while strengthening personal artistry through color and movement. The student must have programming ability and demonstrate a knowledge of the GrandMA3 console.