F/TV 29
Lighting for Film and Television
Course Description
This course is an introduction to the basic principles of studio and location lighting for film, television, animated, and composited production. Aesthetic style and techniques of lighting in professional productions will be analyzed and applied through practical exercises filmed in the sound stage or on location. The focus will be on set-based principles involving basic electricity, lighting instruments, dimming equipment, color, recording media, and grip equipment.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39592 | F/TV 29 | 01Y | ····F·· | 12:30 PM-01:20 PM | Milena Grozeva | AT107 |
| ····F·· | 01:30 PM-02:45 PM | |||||
| ······· | TBA-TBA | ONLINE |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-01-05 to 2026-03-27.
Class Syllabus: Download Syllabus
Footnote:
FTV 029.01Y: HYBRID, meets on-campus and online. This class meets each week on campus and online as noted in the class listing. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning .
Class Materials
| Textbook/Material | Type | Required | Purchase | Rent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | Used | New | Used | |||
| Motion Picture & Video Lighting (4th Edition) Brown © 2024 ISBN: 9781032370347 | Textbook | Required | $74.99 | $56.25 | ||
| Motion Picture and Video Lighting (4th Edition) Brown ISBN: 9781003811862 | E-Book | Required | $74.99 | |||
| Motion Picture and Video Lighting (4th Edition) Brown ISBN: 9781003811916 | E-Book | Required | $74.99 | |||
| Motion Picture and Video Lighting (4th Edition) Brown ISBN: 9781003811916 | E-Book (180 days) | Required | $54.99 | |||
| Motion Picture and Video Lighting (4th Edition) Brown ISBN: 9781003811916 | E-Book (365 days) | Required | $64.99 | |||
Lower prices may be available for textbooks or materials in certain courses, when purchased through the course site on Canvas. Your instructor will tell you if a lower price is available.
View textbook and/or other materials available at the Bookstore.
Course Details
- Units
- 4 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 3.5
- Weekly Lab Hours: 1.5
- Formerly
- (Formerly F/TV D012.)
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Prerequisite
- F/TV D020.