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Theater Lighting Technician Course

What will I learn?

Master the art of theatre lighting with our comprehensive Theatre Lighting Technician Course. Get stuck in to the essential topics like safety regulations, good lighting practices, and how to manage risks. Improve your skills in script breakdown, the basics of lighting design, and the technical stuff like DMX programming. Check out creative techniques, develop lighting plots, and learn how to communicate properly with directors and the rest of the team. Lift your career with practical, top-notch training designed for theatre professionals.

Apoia's Unique Features

Online course with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support always available
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Customize your course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study anytime, no internet connection required

Develop skills

Enhance the growth of the practical skills listed below

Master good lighting practices for the best stage performance.

Do risk assessments to make sure lighting safety regulations are followed.

Break down scripts to figure out what lighting is needed for each scene.

Program DMX systems for accurate lighting control.

Design creative lighting effects to bring out the mood in a play.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can modify the chapters and the workload.

  • Select which chapter to commence with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can include

You’ll be able to generate additional chapters similar to the examples below

This is a free course focused on personal and professional growth. It does not equate to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate qualification, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.