FE - Performing Arts http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/19 FE - Performing Arts The Basic Rudiments Of Music http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/15037 The Basic Rudiments Of Music East Durham and Houghall College Q Projects LSN Powerpoint presentation on The Basic Rudiments Of Music - An Introduction to Notation Coloured lighting effects http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/14177 Coloured lighting effects M.Murray Lewis Jones This interactive learning object is aimed at students wishing to study the dynamics of how lighting effects can transform the way we look at a scene. Particular attention is paid to exploring how light can create theatrical effects, or to depict the time of day or year. The use of lighting gels is the main focus and students can use the resource to experiment with the effects of different combinations of gels. Health and safety issues are also considered. An accompanying assessment tests and consolidates what students have learned, and a number of additional tools are available to enhance their experience of the resource. These include a magnifying glass, notepad, calculator and colour changer. Lighting plan notes http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/14175 Lighting plan notes Graham Ashman Graham Ashman This interactive resource introduces students to the notes used on lighting plans. It explains the specific abbreviations used by lighting designers to indicate the parts of a stage upon which a lantern is shining, such as Bus controls http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/14104 Bus controls Kate Pearce Kate Pearce Interactive flash asset that shows the functions of a mixing desk bus control, including diagram, description of each function and a short quiz Large lantern http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/14089 Large lantern Graham Ashman Graham Ashman This is a colour photograph of a large light or lantern, typically used in stage lighting. Safe lifting and handling http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/14055 Safe lifting and handling Kate Pearce Kate Pearce Learning object showing the dangers of incorrect lifting and handling. This resource relates particularly to theatre work. Health and safety http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/14046 Health and safety Lewis Jones This interactive learning object looks at some of the health and safety issues associated with working in theatres, as well as the risks and potential hazards involved. It uses a mix of text, images and diagrams to establish what is understood by risks and hazards, and then applies these concepts to the theatre, particularly in relation to the hot gels of theatre lanterns and the lifting and handling of heavy items. Safe lifting techniques are demonstrated. Various quiz questions are embedded within the resource to test students' understanding, and an accompanying assessment item consolidates what they have learned. A number of additional tools are provided to enhance students' experience of the resource. These include a notepad, a colour changer, a magnifying glass and a calculator. Using a gel to light a stage set http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/14043 Using a gel to light a stage set Graham Ashman Graham Ashman flash asset showing effective use of a gel. Using reflectors and gels http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/14013 Using reflectors and gels Lewis Jones This learning object, aimed at students of photography and lighting design (for the theatre, for example), examines the use and benefits of reflectors and gels to create different lighting effects. The effects of gold reflectors and reflector fill light are demonstrated by means of images. Students are then given the opportunity to recreate the different light effects produced by combinations of gels, fitted over lanterns. Fitting and replacing a gel is also demonstrated. An accompanying assessment item tests and consolidates what students have learned. A number of additional built-in tools are also available to enhance students' experience of the resource. These include a magnifying glass, a notepad, a calculator and a colour changer. Amphitheatre origins http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/14000 Amphitheatre origins Kristian Besley Kristian Besley A flash asset / diagram showing a plan view of an amphitheatre and detailing the origins of western traditional theatre. Major components of theatre lighting systems http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13990 Major components of theatre lighting systems Graham Ashman Graham Ashman Flash asset looking at the components of a theatrical lighting system. Reflective lighting http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13974 Reflective lighting Graham Ashman Graham Ashman This diagram shows the effects of different angles of reflective lighting. Design of a Greek theatre http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13923 Design of a Greek theatre Kristian Besley Kristian Besley Interactive flash asset showing the design features of an ancient Greek theatre. Amphitheatre word fill quiz http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13902 Amphitheatre word fill quiz Kristian Besley Kristian Besley Interactive flash asset drag and drop quiz on Greek theatre and amphitheatres. Lighting combinations http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13900 Lighting combinations Graham Ashman Graham Ashman This interactive resource allows students to experiment with the different effects generated when light is shone on an object from different angles. Students can create combinations of main, back, fill and reflector lighting and then see how a photograph would appear using these combinations Lighting plan http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13884 Lighting plan Graham Ashman Graham Ashman This interactive resource introduces students to the idea of the lighting plan, a drawing made by the lighting designer of the stage performance space. This drawing is used to record information about the positioning of lighting and types of lanterns used. This resource gives an example of a lighting plan and focuses on some of main points of information usually noted, such as: how symbols are used to depict lanterns and their positioning; how to indicate the direction a lantern should face; and how names and numbers are often used to indicate different colour or gobo information. Lighting paperwork : lighting cue sheets http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13815 Lighting paperwork : lighting cue sheets Graham Ashman Graham Ashman This Flash-based resource introduces lighting cue sheets, written notes used to detail changes in lighting during a performance. The resource provides examples, together with explanatory text, of a simple cue sheet and a full list of cues. The former describes the lighting state for just one cue, whereas the latter lists details of all the cues in a performance. Students are required to click on subheadings within the resource to reveal relevant information. Theatre lanterns - a basic lantern http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13801 Theatre lanterns - a basic lantern Graham Ashman Graham Ashman This interactive Flash-based resource describes the different components that make up basic theatre lanterns used to light the stage area. By clicking on the names of the components - bulb, reflector, metal casing, and yolk - students can see the corresponding part highlighted on an illustration of a lantern. Interactive quiz on lifting techniques http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13791 Interactive quiz on lifting techniques Kate Pearce Kate Pearce Interactive quiz showing examples of good and bad ways of lifting heavy objects. Spot flood lighting http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13788 Spot flood lighting Graham Ashman Graham Ashman This is an image showing the effect of spotlight flooding on a toy tricycle. Lighting equipment http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13756 Lighting equipment Graham Ashman Graham Ashman This interactive resource describes the different types of lanterns used in a stage performance and the lighting effects they produce. The lanterns featured here are: floodlights; Fresnel lanterns; profile spotlights; par can lanterns; and follow spots. An image of each lantern is provided, together its associated symbol used in lighting plans. Spot lighting http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13732 Spot lighting Kate Pearce Kate Pearce This is a colour photograph designed to demonstrate the effect of spot lighting. The image is of a child's bicycle which has been lit from above using a spot light. The shadows cast by this light are therefore visible. Fitting a gel to a theatre lantern http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13727 Fitting a gel to a theatre lantern Graham Ashman Graham Ashman Flash asset of how a gel frame fits into the specially designed slots of a theatre lantern. Lighting cues http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13699 Lighting cues Graham Ashman Graham Ashman This interactive resource introduces lighting cues, used to indicate when changes need to be made to the lighting during a performance. The resource gives examples of such signals, such as a particular word, sound or action in the performance, and explains how these need to be noted by the Deputy Stage Manager in the Book or prompt script. Students can then see an example of how a lighting cue is written. Stage lighting effects http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13674 Stage lighting effects Lewis Jones This interactive learning object introduces some of the lighting effects used in theatre and stage shows. It uses a mix of text and animated diagrams to explore a number of areas. These areas include: the principles of lighting such as illumination, revelation of form and focus; different types of lanterns (profile, Fresnel and floodlight) and their effects; gels; gobos; how to create moods with lighting; and how to create lighting effects using flicker wheels, strobelights and photofloods. Quiz questions are embedded in the resource to test students' understanding and an accompanying assessment item consolidates what they have learned. A number of additional tools are provided to enhance students' experience of the resource. These include a notepad, a colour changer, a magnifying glass and a calculator. Examples of hazards http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13652 Examples of hazards Kristian Besley Kristian Besley Flash asset describing different types of everyday hazards. Features of a lantern http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13646 Features of a lantern Graham Ashman Graham Ashman This interactive resource highlights and explains the common features of theatre lanterns used in stage lighting. Clicking on the names of these features - lamp, reflector, yoke, and gel - reveals an image of that particular part of the lantern. Amphitheatre http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13577 Amphitheatre Lewis Jones This learning object looks at the historic and modern day amphitheatre. It traces the history and origins of the amphitheatre through to modern-day examples. Some of the benefits and drawbacks of amphitheatres are outlined, plus some of the differences between the modern and ancient examples. Self-assessment questions accompany the resource. Frequency and wavelength http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13572 Frequency and wavelength Kate Pearce Kate Pearce The resource comprises an interactive flash asset that shows, in terms of the difference between high and low pitch musical notes, the distance measured in the direction of propagation, between two points in consecutive cycles of a sound wave. Calculating lighting ratios http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13545 Calculating lighting ratios Graham Ashman Graham Ashman This interactive learning object shows the user how to take a reading of lighting ratios. Modern use of the amphitheatre http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13538 Modern use of the amphitheatre Kristian Besley Kristian Besley Interactive flash asset describing the ways in which amphitheatres are used for modern theatrical productions. Decibel scale http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13536 Decibel scale Graham Ashman Graham Ashman A flash asset that shows the levels of noise in decibels and the kinds of things that would make those noises, ranging from 20dB to 150dB. Music studio ventilation and heating design http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13499 Music studio ventilation and heating design Kate Pearce Kate Pearce Interactive flash explaining the effects of heating and ventilation in the music studio, and detailing considerations which must be taken into account in their design. The recording studio http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13454 The recording studio Lewis Jones This learning object looks at the design and brief history of a recording studio. Using a mixture of text, images, and interactive diagrams, it aims to help students understand the importance of the layout and design of the recording studio, and appreciate the changes made to studios throughout history. It also explores the equipment needed in the recording studio and describes each of the rooms which make up the studio and their function. Quiz questions are embedded within the resource to test students' understanding as they work through, and an accompanying assessment item consolidates what they have learned. A number of additional tools are available to enhance students' experience of the resource if necessary. These include a magnifying glass; calculator; notepad; and colour changer. Reflecting light http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13411 Reflecting light Graham Ashman Graham Ashman This resource is an image / diagram showing polyboard and reflecting light. Lantern barndoors http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13402 Lantern barndoors Graham Ashman Graham Ashman This interactive resource demonstrates the lighting effects generated from using barndoors on theatre lanterns. Barndoors can be fixed onto theatre lanterns to alter the shape of a light beam and how it is directed onto the stage. This resource allows students to click on two different barndoor positions in order to see the corresponding lighting effects on a stage set. Fitting a gobo to a theatre lantern http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13396 Fitting a gobo to a theatre lantern Graham Ashman Graham Ashman Flash asset showing how to fit a gobo to a lantern Music studio flooring http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13350 Music studio flooring Kate Pearce Kate Pearce Interactive flash asset that shows the materials and design considerations used when constructing a sound proof recording studio floor Replacing gels on a theatre lantern http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13347 Replacing gels on a theatre lantern Graham Ashman Graham Ashman Flash asset health and safety issues relating to gels and changing gels. A simple manual lighting board http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13345 A simple manual lighting board Graham Ashman Graham Ashman Flash asset, how a lighting board can control the lighting. Gobo images http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13337 Gobo images Graham Ashman Graham Ashman Flash asset of different types of gobos and the images they cast to create moods or effects. Music studio walls http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13323 Music studio walls Kate Pearce Kate Pearce Interactive flash asset which demonstrates the method and materials used in the design of a music recording studio wall Spot flood reflector http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13310 Spot flood reflector Graham Ashman Graham Ashman This is a colour photograph which demonstrates the effect of spot flood reflector lighting. The object used in the photograph, upon which the spot flood reflector is shone, is a child's bicycle. Positioning theatre lights to light a performer http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13251 Positioning theatre lights to light a performer Graham Ashman Graham Ashman Flash asset showing how to positon lights/lanterns to light a performer. The stage http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13226 The stage Lewis Jones This interactive learning object explores the theatrical stage and set design. Using text, illustrations and animations, together with interactive tasks for students to perform online, this resource explains what is meant by scenic design as well as the role of the scenic designer, introduces the concept of illusion of space, and discusses alternative stage and performance areas such as theatres in-the-round. An assessment quiz accompanies the resource which allows students to test and consolidate what they have learned. A number of additional tools are provided to enhance students' experience of the resource, such as a magnifying glass, colour changer, notepad and calculator. Stage scenery http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13143 Stage scenery Graham Ashman Graham Ashman This is an interactive resource which allows students to experiment with the design of stage sets and use of props. Students can select from a range of materials and designs for the backing, the flats, and the stage floor for example, and drag and drop from a choice of props in order to build up their own stage set. Controlling theatre lights http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13134 Controlling theatre lights Graham Ashman Graham Ashman Flash asset controlling theatre lanterns using dimming and lighting control systems. Experimental use of grass as a costume in performance art http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13132 Experimental use of grass as a costume in performance art Simon James Simon James Flash asset of a person using grass to cover their body to perform to an audience Measuring the amplitude of a wave http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13093 Measuring the amplitude of a wave Graham Ashman Graham Ashman This is a flash asset which shows different methods of measuring the amplitude of a sound wave: peak to peak; peak amplitude; and root mean square (RMS). Lighting a stage http://dspace.jorum.ac.uk:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13089 Lighting a stage Graham Ashman Graham Ashman This is an interactive Flash-based resource, aimed at lighting designers, which illustrates the standard way of describing the stage. Its aim is to assist lighting designers when planning lighting. By clicking on terms such as downstage, upstage, stage right and stage left, students are able to see the relevant sections highlighted on a diagram of a stage, together with a description of what is understood by these terms.