Course

10206148 Lighting Techniques for Video Production
Course Information
Description
Students acquire practical skills in the use of lighting for video production. Emphasis is placed on analyzing the dynamics of hard and soft light, lighting terminology, color temperature, lighting for shape and texture, and safe operation of professional lighting equipment in the studio and field. Students design and execute lighting setups for a variety of production scenarios, including single- and multi-person interviews and live event coverage.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)
  1. Identify lighting terminology and theory used in video production
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Quiz
    Scenario
    Criteria
    Define key lighting concepts including key, fill, and backlight
    Explain the differences between hard and soft light
    Identify various lighting instruments and accessories
    Describe how color temperature affects image tone and mood

  2. Demonstrate proper setup and safe operation of lighting equipment
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Safely operate lighting fixtures, stands, cables, and grip gear
    Demonstrate effective use of diffusion, gels, reflectors, and modifiers
    Apply accurate power distribution and cable management
    Follow industry-standard safety procedures in studio and field environments

  3. Apply lighting techniques to shape, texture, and dimension in an image
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Lighting Lab
    Criteria
    Lighting setups emphasize subject shape and texture
    Control contrast, depth, and visual separation between subject and background
    Use lighting ratios to achieve desired visual styles

  4. Design lighting setups for various production environments
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Project
    Criteria
    Lighting designs for single- and multi-person interviews are executed effectively per instructor guidelines
    Adapt setups for live events and field productions
    Use lighting grids and portable lighting kits effectively
    Balance artificial and natural light sources for consistent color and exposure

  5. Develop effective production team skills to achieve desired visual outcomes
    Assessment Strategies
    Team Project
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Manage time effectively to meet production team deadlines
    Take initiative to complete tasks and support production team goals
    Prioritize tasks to align with production team goals
    Communicate (writing and/or speaking) lighting plans clearly to camera and audio teams
    Choose most effective messaging channel (email, verbal, etc.) for task
    Adjust lighting in response to creative and technical feedback

  6. Evaluate lighting results for video productions
    Assessment Strategies
    Critique
    Portfolio
    Criteria
    Use evaluation guidelines specified by the instructor
    Make decisions about production quality
    Assess lighting quality, color balance, and mood
    Identify areas for improvement in lighting setup and control
    Lighting work is presented as part of production portfolio