Are you interested in scheduling an in-person training session for your school or
organization? ETC offers multiple custom training options
in North America to fit your needs.
From lighting basics to console training, we've got you covered.
Schedule your lighting essentials training
Are you interested in scheduling an in-person training session for your school or organization? ETC offers multiple custom training options to fit your needs. From lighting basics to console training, we've got you covered.
Schedule your lighting essentials training
Lighting Essentials - Build Your Own Training
Looking to design your own training series? Choose from 18, 45-minute sessions to create a program that's perfect for you. The content is introductory, and aimed at learners who are new to lighting and the stage environment. Build your own training by choosing the sessions you feel are the best suited to your group and venue's needs, or work with our Outreach team to create the schedule. Choose course topics from three main categories. Full course descriptions are available in the full course catalog.
Custom Lighting Essentials Training can be hosted at a venue of your choice – you provide the space, we’ll provide the trainer and equipment. You can also host your custom training at any of ETC’s Education Outposts for up to 12-24 seats (capacity varies by location):
- New York, NY
- Orlando, FL
- Middleton, WI
The Basics
- Introduction to Color Theory
- Introduction to Lighting Design
- Introduction to Lighting Paperwork
- Introduction to Theatrical Rigging
- Stagecraft Basics
- Stagecraft Safety
- Working with Lighting Angles and Focus
Fixtures
- Introduction to Automated Lighting Fixtures
- Introduction to Conventional Lighting Fixtures
- Introduction to Lighting Fixture Accessories
- Lighting Beyond the 4th Wall
Power and Control
- Console Programming 1, 2, 3's
- Introduction to Basic Electricity
- Introduction to Data Types and Technologies
- Introduction to Lighting Controls
- Introduction to Power Controls
- Troubleshooting Basics
- Understanding Console Terminology
Lighting Essentials - Planned Programs
Can't decide which courses to choose? Try one of our Lighting Essentials Training Programs, built from our catalog of Lighting Essentials courses with specific tracks in mind.
Lighting Essentials - Two Day Basics
Get your team up to speed with this introductory two-day training series. ETC has designed this curriculum with the novice in mind, covering the Lighting Essentials you need to get up and running. The series is comprised of 14, 45-minute sessions,
organized into two 7-hour days of instruction.
Day 1
- Stagecraft Basics
- Introduction to Conventional Lighting Fixtures
- Introduction to Automated Lighting Fixtures
- Lighting Beyond the 4th Wall
- Introduction to Lighting Controls
- Introduction to Data Types and Technologies
- Introduction to Basic Electricity
Day 2
- Introduction to Power Controls
- Introduction to Lighting Design
- Introduction to Lighting Fixture Accessories
- Introduction to Lighting Paperwork
- Introduction to Color Theory
- Introduction to Theatrical Rigging
- Troubleshooting Basics
Lighting Essentials - One Day Basics
Have a limited amount of time to spend on training? This one day basics course is for you!
Basics Courses
- Stagecraft Basics
- Introduction to Conventional Lighting Fixtures
- Introduction to Lighting Controls
- Introduction to Data Types and Topologies
- Introduction to Basic Electricity
- Introduction to Lighting Design
- Introduction to Color Theory
Lighting Essentials - One Day Technician
This one-day training program is for those starting their journey as a Stage Technician.
Technician Courses
- Introduction to Basic Electricity
- Introduction to Data Types and Topologies
- Introduction to Lighting Paperwork
- Stagecraft Basics
- Stagecraft Safety
- Troubleshooting Basics
- Understanding Console Terminology
Lighting Essentials - One Day Design
This one-day training program is for those starting their journey in Lighting Design.
Design Courses
- Introduction to Lighting Design
- Working with Lighting Angles and Focus
- Introduction to Color Theory
- Introduction to Automated Lighting Fixtures
- Introduction to Conventional Lighting Fixtures
- Introduction to Lighting Fixture Accessories
- Introduction to Lighting Paperwork