Overview

Build on the knowledge you gained in AUDI-018 Lighting 1: Fundamentals and get ready to further explore the capabilities of advanced lighting systems.

This 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.

The following materials will be provided during this course:

  • lighting fixtures
  • lighting consoles
  • ETC Nomad dongle and
  • safety equipment needed to access lighting
  • access to the EOS Family Console software (ETC)

To register for this course, you must have successfully completed: 

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. 

You’ll demonstrate your skill and knowledge acquisition through coursework and assessments during class time. Punctuality, attendance and participation in all classes on campus is required for an optimal learning and job-ready experience.

Upcoming dates

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Registration for this course closes two days prior to the start date.

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

Aligned to current industry standards, SAIT’s micro-credentials develop practical, real-world skills and include competency-based testing. Earning a SAIT micro-credential demonstrates to employers you have the required competencies — both skills and knowledge — to get the job done.

Micro-credential Badge

Students who successfully complete this course with a final grade of A- (80%) or higher will earn a micro-credential and receive a shareable digital badge.

Costs

Textbook and reading list

All reading materials are included in cost of this course.  

Technology

To be successful in this course, you’ll need:

Additional supplies

The following equipment and PPE are required for your first day of this course: 

  • C-wrench
  • Heat resistant work gloves
  • CSA-approved hard hat
  • CSA-approved safety shoes
  • USB stick (minimum 32GB)
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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 Job Grant. 

Applicable certificates

This course applies to the following certificate programs:

Certification type
Certificate Certificate of Achievement

Train your team

Interested in group training opportunities for this course? Tell us about your organization's needs, and one of our training consultants will contact you within one business day.

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SAIT is located on the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of Treaty 7 which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Îyârhe Nakoda of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney.

We are situated in an area the Blackfoot tribes traditionally called Moh’kinsstis, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. We now call it the city of Calgary, which is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta.