Overview

In the Lighting Design program from DePaul University, you’ll learn to visualize, create and implement your lighting designs by collaborating with directors, dramaturges, technicians and DePaul’s professional production staff. You’ll also work as a master electrician and lighting designer for workshops and public productions by The Theatre School.

Key Facts

In the fourth year of the program, you will do an internship in the lighting design industry in order to gain real-world experience. At the end of your fourth year, you will have the chance to take part in the annual Graduate Showcase, where you will present your designs to artistic directors and other members of the theatre, film and television industries.

Careers

Architectural lighting design
Events design
Lighting systems design and installation
Master electrician
Museum/exhibit design
Opera lighting design
Theatrical lighting design

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Design Production

Lighting Technology

Media for Design

Scene Design

Survey of the Arts for Theatre

Technical Drawing

Theatre Crew

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

192 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants are required to submit official high school transcripts.

The following curricular requirements are strongly recommended:

Four years of English

Three years of mathematics (minimum course work equivalent to Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II)

Three years of science (two of which must be lab science)

Two years of social science

Two years of language study other than English

Common Application School Report.

Submission of SAT or ACT Scores is not required for admission if you are applying from outside the United States.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

46776 USD / year

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Out-of-State

46776 USD / year

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In-State

46776 USD / year

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Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

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Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Chicago

Funding

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