Dear Brothers, Sisters, and Kin:

Ohlone College will once again be offering TD 173: Intro to Moving Lights, taught in person on Monday evenings this fall semester.

This course introduces programming skills for the Hog 4 and Grand MA2 lighting consoles. Students will learn through virtual training in Ohlone’s lab and hands-on programming on the college’s Grand MA2 Lite control console. A Canvas component will also be available for supplemental work at home.

Class Schedule:

Mondays, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
First class: August 25, 2025
Last class: December 8, 2025
Location: Ohlone College, Fremont

Please note that this class is a prerequisite for TD 174: Intermediate Moving Lights with Brother Michael Starobin in January.

It is not unusual for students to miss a class or two due to work commitments; makeup opportunities and recorded sessions are available when arranged in advance.

Enrollment:
Students must apply to Ohlone College and then register for the course. Please encourage anyone interested to begin the application process as soon as possible, as it can take a few days to complete.

Flyer with details is attached.

Moving Lights Class Flyer

For questions, contact Matt O’Donnell- MODonnell@ohlone.edu

The Local 16 Training Trust can reimburse participants for this course. Reimbursement is subject to eligibility and requires pre-approval.

In Solidarity,

Paul Shepard

Local 16 Training Coordinator

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