Program Overview
This four-year lighting design degree simulates the professional experience, allowing students to create and implement lighting designs while collaborating with industry professionals. The program culminates in an internship and participation in the annual Graduate Showcase. Graduates pursue careers in various fields including architectural lighting design, theatrical lighting design, and events design. The program also offers a combined bachelor's and master's degree option.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The lighting design degree program simulates the professional experience of a real lighting designer while offering ample opportunities for students to explore and expand their creative expression. Students will learn to visualize, create, and implement their lighting designs through collaboration with directors, dramaturges, technicians, and DePaul’s professional production staff. They will also work as a master electrician and lighting designer for workshops and public productions by The Theatre School.
Outline:
- Coursework:
- Design Production
- Lighting Technology
- Media for Design
- Scene Design
- Survey of the Arts for Theatre
- Technical Drawing
- Theatre Crew
- Structure:
- The program is a four-year undergraduate degree.
- The program culminates in an internship in the lighting design industry and a chance to participate in the annual Graduate Showcase, where students present their lighting designs to artistic directors and other members of the theatre, film, and television industries.
Careers:
- Common Career Areas:
- Architectural lighting design
- Events design
- Lighting systems design and installation
- Master electrician
- Museum/exhibit design
- Opera lighting design
- Theatrical lighting design
Other:
- Combined Bachelor's + Master's Degree Offered: The program offers a combined bachelor's and master's degree option.
- Resources:
- Major Requirements
- Schedule of Classes
- Department Website
