Lighting

Lighting

Advanced Diploma of Live Production, Theatre and Events (Lighting) is available to those students who demonstrate potential for, and wish to acquire expertise in the technical and production aspects of the entertainment industry. The program is structured to provide skills and experience consistent with the growing needs of the entertainment lighting industry.

The skills and knowledge gained will assist graduates to find employment in the following areas:

1. Lighting Design for stage, events, film and television
2. Lighting Operator
3. Production Electrician

The course provides theoretical and vocational training in lighting design and lighting technology for all lighting applications, from theatre to live concert, events and more.  Studies include electronics, optics, cinematography, documentation and drafting, budgeting, crew management, script analysis and control systems.

The Lighting course consists of a substantial practical portfolio. Students will work as directed on productions mounted by the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. The process will begin by assisting until sufficiently skilled to perform more technical tasks. In each year the student becomes technically more adept within a lighting role. In the final year students will be able to collaborate on productions at a professional level of competence.

A professional placement to industry in the graduating year is a compulsory component. Students receive an appropriate attachment for production experience external to the Academy. The purpose of this work is to develop and strengthen the proficiencies and skills learned at the Academy, that are required within the lighting industry.

Students must attain competency in all units in a given year. Successful completion of each year is a prerequisite for entry into the following year.

If you would like more information about this course, please contact:

Student Recruitment:

Telephone: (61 8) 134 ECU

Email: futurestudy@ecu.edu.au