Lighting Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts

The Theatre School

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Your journey to The Theatre School at DePaul University begins with submitting an application to DePaul University and selecting The Theatre School, along with your major – Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Theatre or one of our 14 Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) programs. Additional requirements such as a prescreen, audition/interview, or portfolio, may apply. Deadlines vary by program, so early preparation is encouraged.
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Kindle a career in lighting design

The Theatre School’s Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Lighting Design gives you the opportunity to develop your artistic voice while gaining the technical and practical experience needed to succeed as a professional lighting designer. In this program, you will learn how to visualize, create, and implement lighting designs that support storytelling and performance.

You will work closely with directors, dramaturgs, other designers, technicians, and professional production staff as you bring your design concepts to life through hands-on production work. Our Lighting Design program prepares you to pursue careers across the entertainment industry, including regional theatre, Broadway, touring productions, opera, film and television, concerts, and special events.

As a student, you will learn from experienced faculty and build the skills needed to succeed in a wide range of professional lighting design and entertainment environments

Classes

Coursework

  • Technical Drawing I
  • Introduction to Vectorworks
  • Lighting Technology
  • Principles of Design
  • Photoshop for Designers
  • Design Internship
  • Theatre Crew
  • History of Dramatic Literature

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Career Options

Career
  • Lighting Designer
  • Master Electrician
  • Automation Programmer
  • Systems Technician/Lighting Programmer
  • Production Electrician
  • Event Lighting Designer
  • Architectural Lighting Designer
  • Exhibition/Museum Lighting Designer
  • Lighting Technician/Supervisor
  • House Electrician
  • Technical Director
Featured Faculty

Students learn from a distinguished and award-winning faculty of professional designers and artists both in the classroom and through individual guidance and advising during production work. Students receive formal and informal feedback from faculty through class work, portfolio reviews, and production work.​

Christine Binder
Faculty, Full Time
Theatre Design and Technology
Head of Lighting Design
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