Preliminary 2026-2027 Yavapai College Catalog 
    
    May 25, 2026  
Preliminary 2026-2027 Yavapai College Catalog

FMA 160 - Lighting Design for Stage and Media

 


Description: Introduction to the principles of lighting design for the theater and television and implementation of those designs. Emphasis on color grading, mood changes based on color, development of stage picture and how to light all angles of the subject in order to create a depth of field for the audience. Topics include an introduction to consoles and console development, design, and implementation. Current industry products will be used such as consoles, follow spots, MA3D-On PC, Vision, and Vectorworks may be used to enhance learning. This course is cross-listed with THR 160.

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Credits: 3
Lecture: 1
Lab: 4

Course Content:
  1. Lighting script analysis
  2. Lighting plots and script cues
  3. Lighting for a film/commercial or short

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Use a lighting script to design a show. (1)
  2. Design a lighting plot and script cues. (2)
  3. Use lighting to create a film. (3)

Required Assessment:
  1. Portfolio of lighting concepts.