MAPA503 – Lighting Fundamentals
Module code
MAPA503
Module title
Lighting Fundamentals
Prescription
To introduce students to the fundamentals of Lighting. The course will cover the role of lighting in a range of creative and media contexts
Programmes
- BM1801
- BM1802
- BM1901
- BM1902
NZQA Level
Level 5
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- 1. Demonstrate proficiency across a range of lighting tools
2. Analyse codes and conventions of lighting in specific contexts
3. Demonstrate ability to act and think through a reflective process
4. Develop an understanding of the role of lighting in creative and media domains - Content
- • Properties of Light
• Lighting technology
• Lighting design
• Stage lighting
• Lighting for moving image
• Lighting for photography
• Lighting for installation
• Projection - Assessment Criteria
- The portfolio is comprised of multiple components. Students need to provide sufficient evidence against all learning outcomes and gain an overall mark of at least 50% in order to pass this module.
- Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Project, Inquiry and Studio based learning. Other methods will involve online activities, ePortfolio, tutorials, lectures, workshops, group activities, guest speakers, field trips, critiques, collaborative projects, as appropriate
