Advanced Lighting Technology

Course Description

Summary

As the tools for lighting design become increasingly complex and advanced, so must the understanding of the artists using them.  This course will explore some of the most important technologies used in contemporary professional lighting design. This includes not only the moving lights, LEDs, and control consoles used to create our artistic product, but also the drafting and database programs we use to communicate throughout our process.  In an effort to prepare students to successfully navigate the role of a lighting designer at Bennington, the course will offer introductions to the basic functions of Vectorworks Spotlight and Lightwright in addition to hands-on exercises and assignments using lighting consoles and multi-parameter lighting fixtures in Bennington performing arts spaces.