FLM 131 - Grip and Electric 1
Credits: 4
2 Lecture Hours 4 Lab Hours
Description
This course introduces techniques, skills and vocabulary necessary to work as a grip or set lighting technician in the film and media production industry. Multiple lighting and rigging exercises will be performed and students will become acquainted with basic grip and lighting techniques. Work on a film set will be an integral component of this beginning class.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Demonstrate grip and set lighting technician functions on a film set.
- Assign appropriate crew according to production requirements.
- Demonstrate learned skills under supervision of a gaffer and a best boy.
- Apply learned skills under multiple lighting and scene movement exercises.
- Choose appropriate lighting techniques to achieve desired result.
- Describe the tools and responsibilities of a grip in a studio versus location shooting.
- Describe the tools and responsibilities of a set lighting technician under various lighting conditions.
Listed Topics
- Grip tools
- Rigging and knots
- Grip and lighting crew hierarchy
- Lighting fixtures
- Basic electricity
- Cable
Reference Materials
Film, Video, Internet, Textbook
Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 12/01/2016
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