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Which subject	Drama
What topic	DMX Theatre Lighting
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Topic

DMX Theatre Lighting

Objectives

Understand the basics of DMX lighting control.
Identify different types of DMX fixtures commonly used in theatre.
Develop skills in programming and operating DMX lighting equipment.
Collaborate with peers to create a simple lighting design for a scene.

Materials

DMX lighting console (e.g., Chamsys, ETC)
Various DMX fixtures (LED lights, moving head lights, etc.)
Extension cables and power cords
Projector and screen for demonstrations
Printed handouts on DMX basics and programming
Optional: laptops or tablets with DMX software for practice

Grade / Age Group

Any Grade (suitable for ages 11-18)

Subject

Drama

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the national curriculum for arts education, focusing on the integration of technology in performance and understanding technical elements of theatre production.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction to DMX	5	Brief overview of DMX lighting and its importance in theatre. Explain key terms and concepts.
2	Equipment Demonstration	10	Demonstrate various DMX fixtures and controllers. Show how to connect equipment and identify channel configurations.
3	Hands-On Programming	10	In pairs, students will program a simple lighting scene using DMX fixtures and a lighting console. Provide guidance and support.
4	Collaborative Design	5	Groups of four will collaborate to create a lighting design for a chosen scene from a play. Discuss how to enhance mood and atmosphere.
5	Conclusion & Review	5	Summarise key points from the lesson. Discuss what was learned and allow students to ask questions.

Homework

Write a short reflection on what was learned about DMX lighting.
Research a famous theatre production that effectively uses DMX lighting and summarise its impact on the performance.
Submit the reflection and research summary via the class online portal for feedback. No presentations required.