Includes a solid grounding in ‘the tools of the trade’, building confidence in the practical side of creating stage lighting and working on developing your creative responses to texts and other sources.You can apply for second-year entry to this course if you have already undertaken first year study at another institution on a relevant course, taken a HND and HNC qualification or have relevant experience. Throughout the course, you will be introduced to professional practitioners, including many successful graduates of the course, who will often be working alongside you in role, as mentors, and as project leaders. You will be encouraged to experiment with a variety of both new and older technologies, including automated lighting, video, projection, LEDs and other emerging technologies, as well as more traditional theatre fixtures and even candles! You will benefit from Central’s industry focused teaching and research culture, which ensures that what we do and what we teach is at the forefront of knowledge and industry practice in theatre, events and concert touring. The training includes practical projects in Central’s well-equipped studio and performance spaces, alongside a rigorous investigation of the design process and visual communication.Īs you progress through the course, you will be encouraged to develop your own design style, supported by tutors, mentors and visiting professionals. Our joint emphasis on practical as well as aesthetic development gives you the opportunity to create highly innovative lighting design. Lighting Design Course Leader Nick Moran discusses the roles, responsibilities and career opportunities of a Lighting Designer. Possibilities for professional work and placements to develop your portfolio.Develop practical skills such as rigging, focusing and plotting for lighting and video.Learn to design lighting for live performance, developing creative and technical expertise.For an informal discussion regarding this role please contact Kevin Dodds, Technical Manager, on 01892 554637.Studying on the Lighting Design specialism of the BA (Hons) Theatre Practice degree course, you will: For a detailed list of responsibilities and person criteria please see the Job Description and Person Specification below. If you are interested in working in a creative, hard-working and positive environment please complete the online application form. You will be required to work evenings and weekends. The ability to remain calm and focussed whilst under pressure, at times working to a tight schedule, is essential. You will be able to work calmly and effectively with a wide range of people and be self motivated, able to work in among a tight-knit team and under minimal supervision with a ‘can do attitude’. You will mentor and teach the theatre’s technicians skills of the lighting department, and take the lead on lighting for external shows, internal shows and hires, working closely with touring lighting departments and designers, ranging from the theatres large repertoire from pantomime to tribute acts, touring theatre to comedians. The Senior Lighting Technician will also work closely with external suppliers and partners in order to maintain the theatre’s lighting equipment and order parts and consumables as required. You will utilize skills in lighting network, DMX protocols to network multiple consoles to the theatre’s lighting systems. You will have a strong lighting background with an advanced skillset of ETC EOS programming and operation, knowledge of lighting design and working with lighting designers, a good background in the use and maintenance of conventional and intelligent lighting fixtures. Take a look here at the additional benefits that we offer. Membership of the Local Government (CARE – Career Average (Revalued Earnings) Pension Scheme), as well as invaluable training opportunities for continuing professional development. Ideally you will have experience working in a similar environment or relevant theatrical qualifications and study along with an awareness of the challenges this can present.īenefits include 26 days annual leave. The Assembly Hall Theatre is a thriving receiving house with over 300 productions a year in a wide variety of genres. The Assembly Hall Theatre is excited to recruit a Head of Lighting to join our dynamic technical team. Senior Lighting Technician Senior Lighting Technician
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