Overview
Lighting 2 Intermediate builds on the knowledge you gained in Lighting 1 Fundamentals and further explores the capabilities of advanced lighting systems.
This SAIT Micro-credential course provides you with the skills necessary to configure, design and operate digital lighting systems. You’ll dive deeper into creating lighting cues and effects and learn how these can be used to enhance your event. You'll gain a basic understanding of the architecture of lighting networks. Additionally, you'll explore how lighting design relates to the other design fields within a show and how to interpret and create lighting plots.
Punctuality, attendance and participation in all classes on campus is required for an optimal learning and job-ready experience.
You must complete AUDI 018 Lighting 1: Fundamentals before registering for this course.
Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll be able to:
- design, build and operate a temporary and a permanent lighting system
- understand the capabilities of a lighting console and intelligent lighting fixtures
- operate a lighting console efficiently
- understand cue lists and their use
- understand groups and their uses within a lighting console
- integrate lighting design with set design
- integrate lighting design with costume design
- understand how to interpret and build a lighting plot and lighting schedule.
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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