CA State Thespian Festival 2026

This class discusses the physics of light and how light works. This will establish a foundation
for how we use light to create different scenes, from recreating natural light to dramatic
beam looks and dynamic effects. We will cover the objectives of lighting design, from
establishing visibility, revealing form, to creating composition and mood. We will discuss the
controllable properties of light: intensity, color, distribution, and movement. You will learn
that lighting design is not just a single concept, but rather a complex sum of parts that all
come together to form an important part of a cohesive production design. This class aims
to give you an overview of the role that lighting takes, and how important the choices you
make early on in the process can be.