Chapter Objectives

Chapter Six discusses the lighting and sound as more recently developed elements of theatrical production. After reading this chapter you should:

1.

Understand that both lighting and sound designers work closely with the director to establish the tone and style of a production.

2.

Know that the lighting and sound designers both have responsibilities to the production and must satisfy a number of objectives, specifically to create an environment for the action of the play.

3.

Understand that lighting designers have a knowledge of the basic elements of visual design, and use these resources to do their work.

4.

Understand the brief history of lighting design as it applies to the stage.

5.

Know the specific objectives, physical aspects, and process of the lighting designer.

6.

Have an understanding of the lighting designer's collaborators.

7.

Have a basic understanding of the technology available to lighting designers.

8.

Know the specific responsibilities, objectives, and technologies of the sound designer.

9.

Understand the brief history of sound design as it applies to the stage.

10.

Have an understanding of the sound designer's collaborators.

11.

Be aware of some of the special effects used in sound and lighting to complements a production.

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