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FILM 256: Lighting for Cinema II (Formerly Film 356)

This course explores advanced lighting techniques with an emphasis on engaging the audience visually. Students will learn night exterior lighting techniques, practical location lighting approaches, Hollywood gag and moving lights applications. The proper, safe and efficient use of advanced lighting and grip equipment will be demonstrated - Hmi, LED, theatrical, large tungsten, fluorescent, overheads, rigging and dollies. Students will work together in groups to accomplish visual tasks each week.

FILM 155 OR FILM 355 is a prerequisite for this class.

Spring 2025-2026

Section: 601
Class number: 35363
Meeting time: M 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: N/A at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Instructor: Jerry Tran | View syllabus
CLOSED

Section 901

Class number 36605

Meeting dates: 3/28/2026 - 6/12/2026
Meeting time: M 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: N/A at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Instructor: Jerry Tran | View syllabus
Meeting dates: 3/28/2026 - 6/12/2026
Meeting time: M 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: N/A at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Instructor: Jerry Tran | View syllabus


Winter 2025-2026


Section 501

Class number 25104

Meeting dates: 1/3/2026 - 3/20/2026
Meeting time: Tu 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P0202 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Instructor: Jerry Tran | View syllabus
Meeting dates: 1/3/2026 - 3/20/2026
Meeting time: Tu 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P021B at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Instructor: Jerry Tran | View syllabus



Section 801

Class number 25105

Meeting dates: 1/3/2026 - 3/20/2026
Meeting time: M 6:00PM - 9:15PM
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 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: CINES P021B at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Instructor: Jerry Tran | View syllabus
CLOSED


Fall 2025-2026


Section 401

Class number 16366

Meeting dates: 9/10/2025 - 11/25/2025
Meeting time: Tu 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P0202 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Instructor: Jerry Tran | View syllabus
Meeting dates: 9/10/2025 - 11/25/2025
Meeting time: Tu 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P021B at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Instructor: Jerry Tran | View syllabus



Section 701

Class number 15613

Meeting dates: 9/10/2025 - 11/25/2025
Meeting time: M 6:00PM - 9:15PM
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 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: CINES P021B at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Instructor: Jerry Tran | View syllabus
CLOSED