The Stage and the School

Chapter 11: Lighting and Sound

Activity Lesson Plans

Introduction
In Chapter 11 students have learned how lighting and sound affect the total experience of theater. They have also studied lighting and sound equipment and the basics of light and sound planning for the stage.

Lesson Description
Students will complete a column activity to reinforce the differences between lighting and sound terms and concepts. For each description, students will be asked to classify certain terms and equipment.

Instructional Objectives
1. Students will be able to recall important lighting and sound concepts.
2. Students will be able to distinguish between lighting and sound terms.

Student Web Activity Answers
Lighting: Fresnel; scrim; roundel; gelatin; dimmer

Sound: woofer; midrange; feedback; tweeter; acoustics

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