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NOVICE LIGHTING
This project category is to create a simple lighting design for one of the plays in the List of Plays by a beginning student lighting technician. Please note that if lighting projects are from the list of plays, they can be designed for ANY theatre, not just the student’s home school facility. Therefore, any number of lighting instruments may be used. The specifications for this project category are as follows:
1. Submit a ½” scale Light Plot which follows these specifications:
a. Drawn on white drafting paper (such as Clearprint brand name)
b. Indicates the set design drawn with 4H thin line lead. The set design may be from any source, including an actual school production. However, credit must be given to the set designer.
c. Areas indicated with the alphabet starting down left. For example:
I H G
F E D
C B A
d. Title box in the lower right corner, which shows
Name of play and author
Name of producing organization
Name of theatre
Date
Scale
Name of student designer
e. The plot should conform to the USITT suggested graphics and notation. These can be found online at www.usitt.org/bookstore/downloads/RP-2%20%202006.pdf
f. The plot must not be rolled. It must be matted on white illustration board.
2. The Project Book must include
a. Concept paper, in which the following are discussed legibly and within 2 pages:
· the central idea of the play including the author’s point of view, the author’s purpose, and a statement of the play’s philosophy or observation.
· your point of view as lighting designer. This paragraph must relate to the central idea, but with your artistic choices considering gels and how they enhance the production as far as set is concerned.
b. Any research and/or initial sketches completed as part of the design process
AdvancedLIGHTING
This project category is to create a complete lighting design for one of the plays in the List of Plays by a student lighting technician. Please note that lighting projects can be designed for ANY theatre, not just the student’s home school facility. Therefore, any number of lighting instruments may be used in the design. The specifications for this project category are the same as for Novice Lighting, but with the following additions to the Project Book:
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In addition to the Light Plot, the student is to submit 1/2” scale, section plot (center line section) of the same light plot. The section plot should be labeled: Sheet 2 of 2.
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Provide a Hook-Up for the entire production. A standard sample hook-up is supplied below.
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Present a visual image that is representative of the quality of light reflected in the design. Use renderings or pictures to illustrate how the audience will see the light.
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A cue sheet and a marked script must be provided for 2 scenes, each scene having no less than 5 cues.
Your advanced lighting project will be judged on the effect, purpose, and detail of your Lighting Plot’s instrumentation shown in the hook-up and cue sheet, as well as your overall understanding of a working lighting system; your creativity; and your concept of light and colors.
Actual School Production AMMENDMENT
If a lighting design project (either novice or advanced) is from an actual school production, the Project Book must include the following additions:
1. The entry must have an inventory list of lighting equipment available at the student’s home facility. This list can also include any equipment rented or borrowed from other venues.
2. The actual set design must include the specifications of the student’s home facility. This includes size and shape of stage, placement of electrical battens, etc.
3. Production photos of the lighting design must be included in the Project Book.
4. A program of the play that lists the student’s name as the lighting designer.
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