Education and Workshops

Education & Workshops

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2001 Automated Lighting Academy

The Automated Lighting Academy is a comprehensive program designed to educate participants in the fundamentals of automated lighting. The goal of the six-week course is to give each student the necessary skills and knowledge to be experts at using automated lighting to create powerful lighting designs. Those successfully completing the class will be fully prepared to work with leading lighting designers.
The 2001 inaugural course will run June 25 - August 3, and will be based in Los Angeles. Some theory will be covered, but the focus will be primarily "hands-on." Students will first be taught how to operate automated luminaires and consoles, and gradually the focus will shift to using these tools effectively. This learning will be done through a variety of projects and assignments. In addition, leading designers and programmers from the theatre, television and touring worlds will visit and share their various approaches to lighting.
This class is intended for those who are serious about lighting and are motivated to learn. Standards will be high, and assignments will be evaluated. High-performing students will be recommended for future programming jobs, if so desired.
Applications are due by April 16.