Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Workshop
Module Offerings
4604FACT-SEP-PAR
Aims
This module aims to introduce students to lighting technologies and techniques in order to apply them creatively and effectively in the pursuit of photographic and cinematographic capture. The module will introduce exposure metering, and consider methods for manipulating and controlling light. The module will also help students develop an appreciation for lighting design and propose methods for analysis and deconstruction of shots and scenes.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Practically demonstrate a professional standard in lighting a TV studio, taking into account current health and safety legislation.
2.
Appreciate and creatively apply lighting and colour in various production scenarios, and understand the impact on the programme output.
3.
Apply the operation of lighting control protocols, such as DMX.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:
The module will explore the techniques employed to light various scenarios and explore the impact of colour and light on image capture.
Topics covered will include:
- Principles of light and colour
- Fixture types and lighting units
- Level measurement and colour temperature
- Standalone and Computer based control
- Level and Colour monitoring using scopes
- Colour Correction
- Health and Safety.
The module will explore the techniques employed to light various scenarios and explore the impact of colour and light on image capture.
Topics covered will include:
- Principles of light and colour
- Fixture types and lighting units
- Level measurement and colour temperature
- Standalone and Computer based control
- Level and Colour monitoring using scopes
- Colour Correction
- Health and Safety.
Module Overview:
Students will gain insight into the operation of lighting within the studio. Beginning with an introduction to the principal concepts of lighting and colour and supported by an introduction to some of the diverse technologies and techniques used to deliver this in the studio. Control protocols will be explored, particularly DMX and digital control from lighting desks and software systems.
Students will gain insight into the operation of lighting within the studio. Beginning with an introduction to the principal concepts of lighting and colour and supported by an introduction to some of the diverse technologies and techniques used to deliver this in the studio. Control protocols will be explored, particularly DMX and digital control from lighting desks and software systems.
Assessments
Practice