Course Info

FILM 155: Lighting for Cinema I (Formerly Film 355)

Introduction to safe and established practical operation of studio lighting and grip equipment. Students will learn a variety of basic lighting techniques, set electrical distribution, dolly set up, grip and lighting equipment.

FILM 150 OR FILM 250 is a prerequisites for this class.

Spring 2025-2026

Section: 901
Class number: 35358
Meeting time: Tu 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: N/A at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Section: 902
Class number: 35359
Meeting time: W 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: N/A at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED

Winter 2025-2026


Section 501

Class number 25101
Meeting dates: 1/3/2026 - 3/20/2026
Meeting time: M 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P0202 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Instructor: Jerry Tran | View syllabus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 1/3/2026 - 3/20/2026
Meeting time: M 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P021B at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Instructor: Jerry Tran | View syllabus
CLOSED


Fall 2025-2026


Section 401

Class number 15610
Meeting dates: 9/10/2025 - 11/25/2025
Meeting time: M 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P0202 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Instructor: Jerry Tran | View syllabus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 9/10/2025 - 11/25/2025
Meeting time: M 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P021B at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Instructor: Jerry Tran | View syllabus
CLOSED



Section 701

Class number 16364
Meeting dates: 9/10/2025 - 11/25/2025
Meeting time: W 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Meeting dates: 9/10/2025 - 11/25/2025
Meeting time: W 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: CINES P021B at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus