FILM 1350 Electric and Lighting

This course is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge of electrical distribution and set lighting on a motion picture or episodic television set in order to facilitate their entry and advancement in the film business. The course is offered in collaboration with the Georgia Film Academy. Topics include: the role of the Electric Department on a film or episodic TV production; workflow within the Electric Department from preproduction until after wrap is called, safety procedures; proper etiquette; electrical distribution for the set; selecting lighting choices in regard to color, quality, and quantity in order to support the script; producing and controlling lighting in regards to color, quality, quantity, and direction; the relationship between light and the camera/lenses; and tasks performed by a lighting technician on a typical day on the set.

Credits

6

Prerequisite

FILM 1100 - GFA Introduction to On-Set Film Production

Corequisite

None

Lab Contact Hours

45

Lecture Contact Hours

67

Total Contact Hours

112