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Learn more about Motion Picture Lighting Micro-credential


This program provides an orientation to the film and television industry. It introduces the role of the lighting crew and the fundamental skills to assist in the development and execution of lighting schemes on film and TV sets.

Lighting and electrical crew members hold a pivotal role in all productions and are responsible for the planning, development, and execution of lighting schemes while ensuring that all electrical considerations are safely addressed.

Instruction encompasses an introduction to the industry, orientation to safety and site protocols, planning and coordination of work orders, applied learning with fixtures, filters, carts, stands, and the various applications of sophisticated equipment and tools. Instruction and applied learning are carried out, emphasizing planning, set-up, and takedown associated with each shoot.

The program instruction emphasizes how best to support the execution of film or television shots with professionalism and accuracy.

You’ll thrive in this program if you enjoy problem solving and teamwork and have a good level of fitness, an eye for detail, creativity and energy, and the ability to work long hours. Having an electrical background is an asset but not required.