ENTE 105 Entertainment Technology Lighting

Entertainment Technology Lighting prepares students for implementing lighting designs for presentational events. Students will learn the practical use of lighting technologies, specifically installing and uninstalling equipment for various types of events. Topics will include installation troubleshooting, lighting documentation, communication skills, customer service skills, teamwork, time management, labor management, and safety codes.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ENTE 101

Course Objectives

1. 1. Demonstrate understanding of basic electrical theory.
2. 2. Demonstrate how to safely hang more sophisticated conventional and moving light fixtures.
3. 3. Utilize lighting systems network communications, such as DMX512, ACN, ArtNET, and RDM.
4. 4. Demonstrate competency in preparing, connecting, and programing lighting equipment.
5. 5. Organize and manage a lighting design, including reading a light plot, inventory sheets, color cut lists, and lighting cue sheets.
6. 6. Generate and interpret paperwork for event lighting.
7. 7. Develop effective communication skills within the lighting team, while managing other electricians and communicating with clients.

Course Objectives

1. 1. Demonstrate understanding of basic electrical theory.
2. 2. Demonstrate how to safely hang more sophisticated conventional and moving light fixtures.
3. 3. Utilize lighting systems network communications, such as DMX512, ACN, ArtNET, and RDM.
4. 4. Demonstrate competency in preparing, connecting, and programing lighting equipment.
5. 5. Organize and manage a lighting design, including reading a light plot, inventory sheets, color cut lists, and lighting cue sheets.
6. 6. Generate and interpret paperwork for event lighting.
7. 7. Develop effective communication skills within the lighting team, while managing other electricians and communicating with clients.