Dance Lighting
S07
Michael Giannitti
Even though dance is unscripted, often non-narrative, and sometimes quite abstract, the process of designing for dance should involve the careful making of choices regarding visual environment, and include consideration of palette, style, and punctuation. Those making dances should have awareness of both the possibilities and limitations of lighting, and those involved in lighting should know how to view and think about dance, and how to collaborate with those making dances. Through a series of demonstrations, assignments, and projects, students will explore the artistic and technical issues involved in dance lighting. Course work will include hands-on and paperwork-based projects, as well as some introductory and background reading, and may include some design work for produced dance concerts.