Course Info

FILM 455: Lighting I

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. PREREQUISITE(S): None or instructor permission

Spring 2024-2025


Section 601

Class number 33491
  • Meeting dates: 3/29/2025 - 6/13/2025
  • Meeting time: M 1:15PM - 4:30PM
  • Location: CINES P0202 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Jerry Tran | View syllabus
  • Meeting dates: 3/29/2025 - 6/13/2025
  • Meeting time: M 1:15PM - 4:30PM
  • Location: CINES P021B at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Jerry Tran | View syllabus


Winter 2024-2025


Section 501

Class number 23364
  • Meeting dates: 1/4/2025 - 3/21/2025
  • Meeting time: M 1:15PM - 4:30PM
  • Location: CINES P0202 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Jerry Tran | View syllabus
  • Meeting dates: 1/4/2025 - 3/21/2025
  • Meeting time: M 1:15PM - 4:30PM
  • Location: CINES P021B at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Jerry Tran | View syllabus


Fall 2024-2025


Section 701

Class number 14362
  • Meeting dates: 9/4/2024 - 11/19/2024
  • Meeting time: M 6:00PM - 9:15PM
  • Location: CINES P0202 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Jerry Tran | View syllabus
  • Meeting dates: 9/4/2024 - 11/19/2024
  • Meeting time: M 6:00PM - 9:15PM
  • Location: CINES P021A at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Jerry Tran | View syllabus


Spring 2023-2024


Section 601

Class number 35416
  • Meeting dates: 4/1/2024 - 6/14/2024
  • Meeting time: M 1:15PM - 4:30PM
  • Location: CINES P0202 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Jerry Tran | View syllabus
  • Meeting dates: 4/1/2024 - 6/14/2024
  • Meeting time: M 1:15PM - 4:30PM
  • Location: CINES P024A at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Jerry Tran | View syllabus


Winter 2023-2024


Section 501

Class number 25286
  • Meeting dates: 1/6/2024 - 3/22/2024
  • Meeting time: M 1:15PM - 4:30PM
  • Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Jerry Tran | View syllabus
  • Meeting dates: 1/6/2024 - 3/22/2024
  • Meeting time: M 1:15PM - 4:30PM
  • Location: CINES P021B at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Jerry Tran | View syllabus


Fall 2023-2024


Section 701

Class number 13519
  • Meeting dates: 9/6/2023 - 11/21/2023
  • Meeting time: M 6:00PM - 9:15PM
  • Location: CINES P021B at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Jerry Tran | View syllabus
    • CLOSED
  • Meeting dates: 9/6/2023 - 11/21/2023
  • Meeting time: M 6:00PM - 9:15PM
  • Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Jerry Tran | View syllabus
    • CLOSED


Spring 2022-2023


Section 901

Class number 39794
  • Meeting dates: 3/25/2023 - 6/9/2023
  • Meeting time: M 6:00PM - 9:15PM
  • Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Jerry Tran | View syllabus
  • Meeting dates: 3/25/2023 - 6/9/2023
  • Meeting time: M 6:00PM - 9:15PM
  • Location: CINES P021B at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Jerry Tran | View syllabus


Winter 2022-2023


Section 801

Class number 28325
  • Meeting dates: 1/2/2023 - 3/19/2023
  • Meeting time: M 6:00PM - 9:15PM
  • Location: CINES P0023 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Jerry Tran | View syllabus
  • Meeting dates: 1/2/2023 - 3/19/2023
  • Meeting time: M 6:00PM - 9:15PM
  • Location: CINES P0102 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Jerry Tran | View syllabus


Fall 2022-2023


Section 701

Class number 23919
  • Meeting dates: 9/7/2022 - 11/22/2022
  • Meeting time: Th 6:00PM - 9:15PM
  • Location: CINES P0023 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Jerry Tran | View syllabus
  • Meeting dates: 9/7/2022 - 11/22/2022
  • Meeting time: Th 6:00PM - 9:15PM
  • Location: CINES P0201 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Jerry Tran | View syllabus


Spring 2021-2022


Section 601

Class number 42437
  • Meeting dates: 3/26/2022 - 6/10/2022
  • Meeting time: M 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: CINES P0102 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: John O'Shaughnessy | View syllabus
  • Meeting dates: 3/26/2022 - 6/10/2022
  • Meeting time: M 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: CINES P021A at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: John O'Shaughnessy | View syllabus



Section 901

Class number 37176
  • Meeting dates: 3/26/2022 - 6/10/2022
  • Meeting time: M 6:00PM - 9:15PM
  • Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Marc Menet | View syllabus
  • Meeting dates: 3/26/2022 - 6/10/2022
  • Meeting time: M 6:00PM - 9:15PM
  • Location: CINES P021A at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Marc Menet | View syllabus


Winter 2021-2022


Section 801

Class number 20360
  • Meeting dates: 1/3/2022 - 3/20/2022
  • Meeting time: M 6:00PM - 9:15PM
  • Location: CINES P0102 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Jerry Tran | View syllabus
    • CLOSED
  • Meeting dates: 1/3/2022 - 3/20/2022
  • Meeting time: M 6:00PM - 9:15PM
  • Location: CINES P0023 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Jerry Tran | View syllabus
    • CLOSED


Spring 2020-2021

  • Section: 901
  • Class number: 30296
  • Meeting time: M 6:00PM - 9:15PM
  • Location: Online: Sync
  • Instructor: Pete Biagi | View syllabus