TA 180 Introduction to Sound and Lighting Technologies

Credit, three hours.
TA180 will introduce students to the fundamental elements of sound and lighting technologies. For aspects of sound, TA180 will seek to develop skills in identifying specific audio devices (microphones, cables, sound consoles both digital and analog, processors, and speakers) and their uses, audio signal chains, developing basic mixing skills, and supplying a basic understanding of the future of audio devices and introducing beginner troubleshooting skills. For lighting, TA180 will seek to develop skills in identifying lighting devices (fixtures, cables, lighting consoles both digital and analog, opto splits, and nodes) and their uses, lighting signal chains, developing basic lighting design skills, supplying a basic understanding of the future of lighting devices and introducing beginner troubleshooting skills.