Illumination Principles

The teaching methodologies of the curricular unit are based on theoretical, theoretical-practical and practical classes.

In theoretical classes, the contents are exposed whenever possible with visual examples of them. In theoretical-practical classes, content is exposed with handling of stage lighting equipment. In practical classes, the contents must be put into practice through the creation of a practical exercise where students must apply the knowledge independently.

Assessment is continuous and face-to-face.

Attendance, quality participation in class – 30% of the final grade

Written test – 30% of the final grade

Practical component – 40% of the final grade

1. Recognize light as a physical object.

2. Understand the physical propagation and behavior of light.

3. Recognize the historical evolution of scene lighting.

4. Recognize visible light as an artistic resource for visual manipulation.

5. Recognize and characterize the properties and functions of light in scene lighting.

6. Recognize the sources of light production and their applications in the scene.

7. Recognize the optical properties of mirrors and lenses.

8. Recognize the color and frequency of light applied to scene lighting.

9. Identify the different lighting equipment used in scene lighting.

10. Understand the electrical concepts associated with the installation of scene lighting systems.

1. The physics of light – the origin of light, main concepts of light and lighting.

2. Analysis of light as visible radiation of the electromagnetic spectrum.

3. History of stage lighting.

4. The concept of scene lighting.

5. The properties and functions of scene lighting.

6. Light sources and their applications in scene lighting.

7. Mirrors and lenses used in conventional lighting equipment and their application.

8. The application of color in scene lighting.

9. The type of lighting equipment and its characteristics.

10. Apply the concepts of electricity to scene lighting.

• - Componente prática - 40.0%
• - Exam - 30.0%
• - Attendance and Participation - 30.0%

NAO

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Reid, F. (2002). The stage lighting handbook. Taylor and Francis Inc.