Karen Perlow教授


這門課程主要探究照明設計的藝術技巧。對於本行業的工具，學生要全面掌握其技術上的知識，並學習如何把它們應用到最終設計上。無論專業技術是多麼重要，課程把重點放在技術的藝術性、設計概念和協作性方面。本課程的教學形式是一種「實作性」的教授方法，大部分課程時間在劇場裡。

學生們將來可以利用波士頓地區包括市區以及郊區的劇場，也會走出麻省理工學院的校園觀看作品。另外，我們會安排當地各種劇場後台的參觀，以舉例說明劇場建築如何影響燈光設計的選擇。

在舞蹈劇團的冬天音樂會裡，我們會為學生們提供一個實際的設計機會（一個期末專題），並且學生們要以小組為單位，從頭至尾地完成這個真實的作品。這項課題很費時，花在上面的時間視為實驗時間。

此外，還會指派一系列較小的專題，但不僅僅局限在以下幾點，包括︰

1. 1. 編輯一個有趣的舞台燈光圖像庫
2. 2. 為一段音樂創作一個富有感情的情節記事板
3. 3. 為兩首俳句（注︰一種日本抒情詩）製作一個簡單的布景
4. 4. 觀察並且與專業設計師和演員合作
5. 5. 重新為各種不同的空間和情景做照明圖表

評分

20%出勤率
20% 工作態度和方法
30% 課堂專題
30% 舞蹈音樂會／實驗時間


課本

一本照明設計彙編小冊子和一些直接從講師處購買的腳本，一共價值大約35美元。


美術必需品

一些基礎設計材料可以從戲劇部借到，其他的可能需要購買。

一盒10色以上的有色鉛筆。

素描簿／記錄本11" x 14"（大概尺寸）做為記錄和素描練習用。

Prof. Karen Perlow


This class will explore the artistry of Lighting Design. Students will gain an overall technical working knowledge of the tools of the trade, and learn how, and where to apply them to a final design. However essential technical expertise is, the class will rather stress the artistic, conceptual, collaborative side of the craft. The class format will be a "hands on" approach, with a good portion of class time spent in a theatre.

The students will be asked to take advantage of theatre in the greater Boston area, and are expected to view productions outside of the MIT campus. In addition, backstage tours at various local theatres will be arranged to illustrate how theatre architecture affects lighting design choices.

In the Dance Theatre Ensemble's winter concert, the students will be afforded an actual design opportunity, (the final project) and will, as a team, execute a fully realized production from start to finish. This project is extremely time consuming, and work spent on it will be considered lab time.

In addition, a series of smaller projects will be assigned including but not limited to:

1. Compiling a Library of Interesting Lighting Images
2. Creating an Emotional Storyboard to a Piece of Music
3. Crafting a Simple Plot for 2 Haiku
4. Observing and Collaborating with Professional Designers and Actors
5. Reworking a Light Plot for a Variety of Different Spaces and Situations

Grading

20% Attendance
20% Attitude and approach to work
30% Class Projects
30% Dance Concert/Lab Time


Text

A compiled lighting design booklet, and a few scripts to be purchased directly from the instructor - total cost approx. $35.


Art Supplies

Some basic drafting materials may be borrowed from the theatre department, others may need to be purchased.

Box of 10 or more colored pencils.

Sketch Pad/Journal 11" x 14" (approximate size) for written and drawing exercises.