NOTE: This course is taught for two separate sections of students: Those who spend the fall semester in St. Petersburg, Russia, and those who attend the classes on-campus in Long Beach. Although the objectives are the same, the requirements and evaluation criteria are different.

Course Objective and Outcomes:
The student will:
1. Learn and apply the fundamentals of learning how to see, exploring the mind's eye, and painting with light.
2. Learn to translate theatrical moments and music into lighting sketches, storyboards, and atmospheres.
3. Learn to transition from one atmosphere to another.
4. Developing their points of view and approaches.
5. Learn the fundamentals of the tools of the lighting designer.
6. Understand proper preparation for the theatre, production techniques, and assistant skills.

Requirements:
ON-CAMPUS - The student is expected to attend all classes and special seminars.
Projects turned in after the due date will not be accepted unless for compelling reasons.
Exam and project dates are subject to change. The student is expected to construct an image journal containing photographs and other visual images collected by the student. This journal will be presented to the professor at the end of every month.
Class Projects: Light Lab Project, WYSIWYG Project, Lighting Installation
ST. PETERSBURG - The student is expected to contribute as a theatre artist in Danila Korogodsky's theatre company. Explorations in light must be initiated by the student and reported to the professor via visual images (video and/or digital photographs) and essays. The student is expected to construct an image journal containing artistically compelling photographs and other visual images collected by the student. The journal must include explanations for each photograph expressing your emotional responses. This journal will be presented to the professor at the end of the semester. Through this exploration the student will experience light as an artistic statement and expression.
Projects turned in after the due date will not be accepted unless for compelling reasons.
Exam and project dates are subject to change.

Evaluations:

ON-CAMPUS - The student will be evaluated on two class projects that will count for a total of 25% of the final grade. The student will also be evaluated on their practical lighting assignments for the Department of Theatre Arts. Production books for these projects are due at the end of the semester. These practical lighting assignments count for 25% of the final grade. The Final Project will count for 25%. The remainder 25% will be evaluated on the journal.
ST. PETERSBURG - The student will be evaluated on three projects that will count for a total of 75% of the final grade. The remainder 25% will be evaluated on the lighting journal (Due on December 19, 2008).
The St. Petersburg projects and due dates are:
Project 1 - Hermitage Project - Due October 1, 2008 - Create three lighting studies consisting of any (3) three-dimentional objects at the Hermitage Museum. Take photographs of these objects at different times of the day with natural light from the windows. Write an essay (at least 1200 words) of how the lighting reveals the art and its meaning to you. Explain how the different qualities of light affect your emotional response to the art.
Project 2 - Architectural Lighting Project - Due November 1, 2008 - Create an architectural study of a building in St. Petersburg. Supported by photographs of the building under different lighting atmospheres, write a 1200 word paper explaining how the light reveals the structiure and how it creates alternate emotional responses. Include a history of the building and its architect.
Project 3 - Mariinski Opera or Ballet Project - Due December 1, 2008 - Attend one performance of an opera or ballet at the Kirov and write a 1200 word paper addressing the following: 1. How did the lighting support the message of the work? 2. How did the qualities of light support the functions of light? 3. In regard to the style of production, how did the lighting support the style? 4. Research the history of the work and this production. Explain how it is still relevant to your world.
All projects must be emailed to Professor Jacques by the due dates. Include jpg images (where appropriate). Projects turned in after the due date will not be accepted unless for compelling reasons.

Materials:
Technical Reference Book
Fixture Data sheets
Drafting Supplies
Drawing Supplies
Lighting Symbol Templates
35 MM or Digital Camera
Production Book Materials
WYSIWYG software

Texts:
A Practical Guide to Stage Lighting - Shelley
Various Essays and Articles, Jacques (located on website: www.csulb.edu/~djacques/)
Website: www.csulb.edu/~djacques/
All of professor Jacques’ essay assignments along with the complete PowerPoint lecture presentation are located on the website. Make sure you have a fast connection to view the PowerPoint presentation.
Course Outline:

1. ON-SITE EXPERIENCE WITH CHRIS AKERLIND - LA JOLLA PLAYHOUSE

2. ON-SITE EXPERIENCE WITH CHRIS AKERLIND - LA JOLLA PLAYHOUSE

3. Cinematic Lighting Atmospheres - Study in Light - "Across the Universe"

4. Live Large Scale Productions - " Lighting for the 2008 Summer Olympics Opening Ceremonies"
Presentation of Lighting Ideas for 1st Cal Rep Production

5. Hand Drafted Sections - Special problems

6. WYSIWYG Section Project
Reading Assignment - Chapter 12, Lighting and the Design Idea

7. Into the Theatre… Part 1
Avoiding Disasters – Preparation
The Shop Order
Paperwork and Preparation for the Electrician
Paperwork for the Assistant
Role of the Assistant in the Theatre
Paper-tech
Reading Assignment - Chapter 12, Lighting and the Design Idea

8. Into the Theatre… Part 2
Dealing with IATSE
Focus Calls / Organization and Focus Charts - Advanced Focusing Techniques
Work Calls / Organization and Efficiency
Lighting Rehearsal

9. Tech Rehearsal Procedures
Reading Assignment - Chapter 13, Lighting and the Design Idea Music and the Rhythmic Structure of Lighting Design, Jacques
Cueing - Painting, Creating and Adjusting at the Table, Jacques

10. Into the Theatre… Part 3
Cueing Techniques
Music and the Dramatic Flow
Music Cueing Project Prep.
Project #3 (Light Lab) – Music/Cueing

11. Into the Theatre… Part 3
Cueing Techniques
Music and the Dramatic Flow
Music Cueing Project Prep.
Project #3 (Light Lab) – Music/Cueing

12. Light Lab Music Project Presentations

13. Into the Theatre… Part 4
Dress Rehearsals
Previews
Opening and After

14. Final Installation Project.

15. Final Installation Project