Unit 44: Stage Lighting Operations

Aim and purpose

The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ skills when working as a lighting operator, and will involve researching types of equipment and colour as well as using control equipment in a stage performance.

Unit introduction

This unit provides learners with the skills necessary to provide lighting services that can enhance
performances. The use of light can often enhance a production and contribute to the meaning and
interpretation of a play or dance.

Although learners with pre-existing technical skills can take advantage of this unit, it is designed to be available to learners centering on other specialist areas such as dance, music or drama. It allows the development of skills from basic concepts through to those skills required to light a performance. The skills developed in this unit are transferable, and even if learners do not intend a career in a technical area a solid grounding in what can be achieved, and how to implement it, is a very useful ability for any student of the performing arts.

This unit provides learners with the necessary skills to identify, use and maintain a range of stage lighting equipment in common use in venues ranging from small halls to full size major producing houses. It concentrates on equipment often referred to as ‘generic’ lighting. Such equipment typically consists of fresnel, profile, PAR and flood types. Learners will also be introduced to lighting control and dimming equipment and on completion of the unit should be able to be an effective member of a stage electrics team.

Working individually, as well as within small groups, is a feature of the unit. Learners will be able to produce and use basic scale drawings and documentation typical of work carried out in the industry.
It may be possible for some of the assessed work to be carried out at local venues or other suitable locations.

Amateur and professional work experience will enhance learners’ opportunities to demonstrate their lighting skills and integrate easily into the unit structure.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this unit a learner should:
1 Know how to use a portfolio of reference material
2 Be able to rig equipment safely
3 Understand the use of colour in a performance context
4 Be able to focus and control luminaires
5 Be able to operate lighting controls.

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