Course Info

FILM 155: Lighting for Cinema I (Formerly Film 355)

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.

FILM 150 OR FILM 250 is a prerequisites for this class.

Spring 2025-2026

  • Section: 901
  • Class number: 35358
  • Meeting time: Tu 6:00PM - 9:15PM
  • Location: N/A at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor:
  • Section: 902
  • Class number: 35359
  • Meeting time: W 6:00PM - 9:15PM
  • Location: N/A at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor:

Winter 2025-2026


Section 501

Class number 25101
  • Meeting dates: 1/3/2026 - 3/20/2026
  • Meeting time: M 1:15PM - 4:30PM
  • Location: CINES P0202 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Jerry Tran | View syllabus
    • CLOSED
  • Meeting dates: 1/3/2026 - 3/20/2026
  • Meeting time: M 1:15PM - 4:30PM
  • Location: CINES P021B at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Jerry Tran | View syllabus
    • CLOSED


Fall 2025-2026


Section 401

Class number 15610
  • Meeting dates: 9/10/2025 - 11/25/2025
  • Meeting time: M 1:15PM - 4:30PM
  • Location: CINES P0202 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Jerry Tran | View syllabus
    • CLOSED
  • Meeting dates: 9/10/2025 - 11/25/2025
  • Meeting time: M 1:15PM - 4:30PM
  • Location: CINES P021B at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Jerry Tran | View syllabus
    • CLOSED



Section 701

Class number 16364
  • Meeting dates: 9/10/2025 - 11/25/2025
  • Meeting time: W 6:00PM - 9:15PM
  • Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Karina Teismann | View syllabus
  • Meeting dates: 9/10/2025 - 11/25/2025
  • Meeting time: W 6:00PM - 9:15PM
  • Location: CINES P021B at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Karina Teismann | View syllabus