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THEA 447 - Lighting Design I

THEA 447: Lighting Design I (3 units) at San Diego State University. 1 section offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: THEA 240. Counts toward Theatre Arts, Emphasis in Design and Technology, B.A. (2026-27), Theatre Arts, Emphasis in Design and Technology, B.A. (2025-26).

3 units
  • Major
  • Theatre Design and Management Electives
  • Design and Technical
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (offered), Fall 2026 (unknown)
Two lectures and three hours of laboratory. Concepts and technologies in lighting for theatre and related performance areas. Emphasis on mechanics of stage lighting, color, instruments, and control. Laboratory and production related activities.
Prerequisites
THEA 240
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From the catalog

Grading
LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
Typically offered
Spring
Catalog notes
Recommended pre- or co-requisite: THEA 325.

1 section in Spring 2027

Class #3828· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
18 of 18 seats open
Mon, Wed 9:00 AM-9:50 AM · DA 221