Interdisciplinary Arts 0231 - Designing with Light

Spring
2019
1
4.00
Peter Kallok
10:30AM-11:50AM TU;10:30AM-11:50AM TH
Hampshire College
328551
Emily Dickinson Hall 104;Emily Dickinson Hall 104
pkHA@hampshire.edu
What draws us to the light? What is the depth of our connection? We use light as a mode of artistic expression: to illuminate, to underscore, to surprise or intimidate. Why? We enter our exploration of light through the study and practice of theatre lighting design. After gaining a firm grounding in the process of lighting for the stage, we will consider how light is used in dance, music, and installation art. Through the study of how light defines and reinforces line, movement, texture, scale, and color, we gather skills and techniques that inform our own personal use of lighting design. Students will experiment with light manipulation in class and work on group and individual projects throughout the semester.
Arts, Design, and Media It is expected that students will spend at least 6-8 hours a week of preparation and work outside of class time. This includes reading, writing, designing, organizing and preparing presentations, and attending performances.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.