The Greater Derry Arts CouncilWorkshops |
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Greater Derry Arts Council sponsors workshops, including an annual
series of workshops in theatrical lighting and sound. They have
traditionally been scheduled in January.
2007 Workshop Dates We have tentatively reserved the following dates for our 2007 workshop series: January 5, 6, 19, 20. Additional details will be posted soon.
These workshops are free, but do require advance registration. Participation in the workshops is open to anyone with an interest. The workshops also constitute one element of the Certified Production Staff program for the Adams Memorial Opera House. Each year the basic lighting and sound workshops are repeated. Basic Sound Workshop This workshop will introduce the concepts, practices and equipment Typically used in theatrical sound design and production. The Material will cover basic technology, including audio signaling standards, microphones, mixers, outboard processing equipment, amplifiers and speakers. The morning session will be a lecture with examples, and the afternoon session will be a practical lab exercise. Click here for a link to the presentation slides for the Basic Sound Workshop (PDF format). Basic Lighting Workshop This workshop will introduce the concepts, practices and equipment Typically used in theatrical lighting design and production. The material will cover basic technology, including types of lamps and lighting instruments, dimming and control systems, cabling and power distribution and basic elements of execution, such as hanging and focusing lights. The morning session will be a lecture with examples, and the afternoon session will be a practical lab exercise. Click here for a link to the presentation slides for Basic Lighting Workshop (PDF format). We often schedule Intermediate level workshops, with selected advanced topics. These will change from year to year. For the dates of the next workshops and registration information, browse to our Events page.
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