Overview
Lighting 1 Fundamentals will introduce you to lighting principles for live and recorded events and provide you with the technical and communication skills to work as a professional lighting technician. You’ll get hands-on training on several types of lighting fixtures, as well as lighting consoles. You’ll learn the basics of DMX lighting protocol and lighting signal, systems and basic electrical theory.
Additionally, you'll explore lighting design and how it is used in a live events context. By the end of this SAIT Micro-credential course, you’ll bring it all together and have the foundational knowledge needed to ensure performers and speakers can be seen both by cameras and by audiences.
Punctuality, attendance and participation in all classes on campus is required for an optimal learning and job-ready experience.
You must complete AUDI 017 Introduction to Event Production and Content Creation before registering for this course.
Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll be able to:
- understand the role of a lighting professional in a live event setting
- demonstrate proper safety protocols when working with lighting systems
- understand the basic electrical components of a lighting system
- demonstrate how a basic lighting system functions
- understand how the DMX protocol is used in lighting control
- describe how lighting control systems work
- identify and operate several types of lighting fixtures
- understand lighting properties and how to alter them
- demonstrate the correct operation of a lighting console
- demonstrate the basics of lighting design.
To request a course outline, contact ConEdAdvising@sait.ca.
Upcoming dates
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Registration closes seven days before the start date for on-campus, online scheduled, and blended courses, and one day before the start date for online self-paced courses.
After you've completed this course
Upon successful completion of this course, you'll be able to self-print a proof of completion document from your Continuing Education student account.
Micro-credential
SAIT Micro-credentials develop practical skills aligned to current industry standards and include competency-based testing. Earning a SAIT Technical Skills Micro-credential demonstrates to employers that you have the required competencies — combining knowledge, skills and abilities — to get the job done. Learn more.
Students who complete this course with a final grade of A- (80%) or higher will earn the Micro-credential and receive a shareable digital badge that validates their achievement.
Costs
Textbook and reading list
Included in the purchase of this course, you'll receive learning materials/handouts distributed in class.
Technology
To be successful in this course, you’ll need:
- Access to your own computer or laptop with standard hardware/software requirements
- Internet access.
Additional supplies
SAIT will provide the following equipment and software during this course:
- Lighting fixtures
- Lighting consoles
- ETC Nomad dongle
- Safety equipment needed to access lighting
- Access to the EOS Family Console software (ETC)
You'll need to bring the following items for the first day of class:
- C-wrench
- Heat-resistant work gloves
- CSA-approved hard hat
- CSA-approved safety shoes
- USB stick (minimum 32GB).
Financial support
Financial opportunities are available to help pay for your course fees. Learn more about how to reduce your education or training costs with available awards, bursaries, loans and grants, including the Canada Alberta Productivity Grant.
Applicable certificates
This course applies to the following certificate programs:
- Certification type
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Certificate of Achievement
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