KRB131 Lighting Design for Creative Arts

The unit focuses on the creative application of light in creative practice. From live performance, film, exhibitions and galleries, installations, and more, this unit will introduce you to the fundamentals of lighting design practice and approaches. You will explore a range of lighting technologies, apply essential practical lighting techniques, as well as how to approach lighting the body and spaces, as well as use the characteristics of light to convey meaning and create atmosphere. This unit would complement any creative discipline that requires or curates light - Acting & Drama, Dance, Contemporary Art, Film, Screen & Animation, Music, Fashion, Interaction Design, Architecture, and Interior Design.

Unit information

Unit code: KRB131
Faculty: Faculty of Creative Industries Education and Social Justice
School/Discipline: School of Creative Arts
Study area: Creative industries
Credit points: 12

Dates and locations

Teaching period	Dates	Locations
Semester 2, 2026	20 July 2026 - 14 November 2026	Kelvin Grove

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Previous study requirements

Assumed knowledge: Some discipline specific knowledge is preferred for students to best understand how light can be used within their area.

Guide to previous study requirements

Prerequisites: To enrol in this unit, you must have completed these prerequisite units (or have credit, advanced standing or exemption for them), or be able to demonstrate that you have equivalent background knowledge.
Anti-requisites: You can’t enrol in this unit if you have completed any of these anti-requisite units.
Co-requisites: To enrol in this unit, you must have already completed these co-requisite units, or you must enrol in them at the same time.
Equivalents: You can’t enrol in this unit if you have completed any of these equivalent units.
Assumed knowledge: We assume that you have a minimum level of knowledge in certain areas before you start this unit.

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