Faculty
Ivan Pastrovicchio
1. Applicants
The course is open to a maximum of 5 candidates of any nationality who are at least 18 years old at the time of registration.
2. Purpose of the course
The course is aimed at the study of theatrical lighting engineering, the design,
organization and assembly of a lighting system as well as the programming of a show
using a console and aims to contribute to the training of lighting technicians for the
production of live shows, musical, operas. The study subjects will start from the regulations
on safety at work (Legislative Decree 81/08, Ministerial Decree 10/03/98), knowledge of
techniques and practices both in relation to basic electrical engineering and
management equipment and software, as well as set-up methods applied to complex
systems such as theater lighting systems.
The professional figure of the theatrical lighting technician finds scope of application
both in theatres, opera houses, tour companies but also in the television, cinema,
exhibition and fashion sectors. The learning process will be integrated into different
periods of work experience within the productions of the Teatro Coccia.
3. Duration
The course is annual and will take place at the Coccia Theater in Novara in several non-continuous periods from JANUARY 2025 to DECEMBER 2025. The lessons will be planned in accordance with the Theater's programming, with particular attention to musical theater productions and in parallel with the lesson of the other courses. In theevent of interruption of the course "due to force majeure", we will proceed with Distance Learning mode via the dedicated online platform for theoretical lessons, while practical ones and work experience periods will be postponed.
At the end of the course, a certificate of attendance will be issued, subject tosatisfaction of the conditions set out in point 8 of this Open Call (see below).
4. Training program
The course will be structured in 130 theoretical and practical hours and 70 days of work experience. The study program is designed to help students gain confidence with the
practical techniques taught during the lessons, ensuring they are well-prepared to participate
in the productions of the 2025 season.
The calendar of lessons may undergo changes which will be communicated to the students promptly.
5. Application procedure
Requirements:
No specific qualification is required, but excellent knowledge of the Italian language and
basic knowledge of electrical engineering is preferable.
To access the selection it is necessary to send the following documents by email (subject
of the email “AMO – COURSE FOR THEATRICAL LIGHTNING TECHNICIANS”):
- This Open Call filled in all its parts and initialed on each page;
- Completed registration form (attachment A)with copy of the identity document and
tax code
NB:(foreigners are also required to send valid visa / permit of stay, or adequate documentation certifying their renewal); - Detailed educational and artistic curriculum;
- Payment receipt by bank transfer to the Fondazione Teatro Carlo Coccia di Novara IBAN IT 80 X 05034 10100 000000042424 of the registration fee of € 40,00 (VAT included).
NB Bank commission costs are entirely borne by the candidates.
Email address: segreteria.amo@fondazioneteatrococcia.it
ATTENTION: all the files requested above must be sent in complete and correct PDF format (NO PHOTOS).
6. Selection
Students deemed suitable through CV evaluation by the Academy teachers will be able to participate in an in-person interview to be held at the Coccia Theater in Novara at the end of October 2024.
7. Deadlines and terms
- no later than midnight GMT+1 on Tuesday 01 October 2024, applications for admission, accompanied by what is indicated in point 5, must be sent to the email address segreteria.amo@fondazioneteatrococcia.it
- by Wednesday 16 October 2024, candidates eligible for selection will be notified of the day and time of the interview via email;
- at the end of the interviews the names of the candidates admitted to the course will be communicated.
8. Costs and conditions of participation
The course participation fee for admitted students is € 1.200,00 (VAT included).
The participation fee must be paid in 2 installments of € 600,00 each by bank transfer to Fondazione Teatro Carlo Coccia di Novara IBAN IT 80 X 05034 10100 000000042424
NB: it is MANDATORY to send the payment receipt to the e-mail address segreteria.amo@fondazioneteatrococcia.it
If the installments are not paid on time as specified, attendance at the course will be suspended.
Students residing outside the regions of Piedmont and Lombardy will be able to take advantage of the 2025 accommodation agreements.
Attendance at the course is mandatory both for the theoretical hours and for the exercises without a teacher, as well as for the work experience hours for which the active participation of all students of the course is required. Any needs that may partially compromise participation in lessons and productions must be communicated to the academy secretariat.
Through special promotions, students will have the opportunity to attend the season's scheduled shows at the Coccia Theater in Novara as audience members.