Lighting Design for the Theater
THEA 305
Fall 2025
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| Crosslisting:
IDEA 305 |
| Course Cluster and Certificates: Integrated Design, Engineering & Applied Science Minor |
This course will introduce students to the history, basic principles, and practical application of lighting design through lecture, discussion, demonstration, and practical application. Students will develop a deeper understanding of the methodology and applications of light in storytelling, which will help them communicate with collaborators. Students will have the opportunity to develop skills in computer drafting, lighting console programming, and script analysis for design. This course counts towards the Theater Arts category for the THEA major as a design course and towards the concentration category for the IDEAS Performance Design minor. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA THEA |
| Course Format: Studio | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: THEA105 OR DANC105 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (Integrated Design, Engineering, Arts & Society Minor)(Integrated Design, Engineering, Arts & Society)(Theater) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
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Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
To request enrollment in this course, please request POI AND fill out the application NO LATER THAN Monday, April 7 at noon for best consideration: https://forms.gle/pJZ8rvuyvpgNDCWv6
Please email Professor Gaston with any questions at cgaston@wesleyan.edu.
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| Instructor(s): Gaston,Courtney Times: ..T.R.. 09:40AM-11:40AM; Location: TBA |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 12 | Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request. |
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