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Renowned lighting designer with 47 years of experience, former professor of design and technical production, and member of a team that received three Academy Awards for film production. Skilled in exhibit design, art, illustration, and stage lighting. Designed and maintained lighting for over 25K sq. ft. of exhibit space and supervised student crews for University Theatre productions. With expertise in lighting design, technical production, and art, Tom Prewitt has established himself as a leading professional in the field.

Experience

    • Exhibits Lighting Designers
      • Oct 1992 - Present

      Designed and maintained lighting for over 25K sq. ft. of exhibit space using over 900 individual lighting fixtures.

    • Western Regional Manager
      • Jun 1984 - Nov 1989

      Worked with Feature film-makers, film, theatre, television, and theme-park professionals and students to understand advanced techniques in lighting, painting, and construction processes.

    • Assistant Professor
      • Aug 1982 - Jun 1984

      Designed equipment for new theatre facility, and taught courses in production, lighting, and sound design.

  • The Univ. of Oregon
    • Eugene, Oregon
    • Technical Director, Lighting Designer, Instructor
      • Aug 1977 - Jul 1982
      • Eugene, Oregon

      I taught courses in Lighting and Technical Production, and supervised the production program at the University Theatre.For two years I also served as a temporary director of the academic programs in the undergraduate, masters, MFA, and PhD programs

    • Technical Director, Scenery, Lighting, and Costume Designer
      • Jul 1973 - Aug 1977
      • Reno, Nevada

      I designed and built scenery, lighting and/or costumes for the Nevada Repertory Company, and the University Theatre. I taught classes in design and construction of all of the associated crafts and skills.

  • The University of Minnesota
    • Minneapolis, Minnesota
    • Teaching Assistant, and Teaching Associate
      • Aug 1971 - Aug 1973
      • Minneapolis, Minnesota

      Supervised student crews who constructed scenery for University Theatre productions, and taught classes to both undergraduate and graduate students in stage lighting.

Education

  • 1971 - 1973
    Univ. of Minnesota
    Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Production Design
  • 1967 - 1971
    Univ. of Nevada, Reno
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.),Bachelor of Arts, Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology, Studio Art

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