Training
•Conservatory-style program simulating a professional lighting designer's experience while encouraging creative exploration
•Students collaborate with directors, dramaturges, technicians, and DePaul's professional production staff
•Serve as master electrician and lighting designer for workshops and public productions
•Head of Lighting Design: Christine Binder
Performance & Productions
•30+ productions per year across mainstage and studio spaces — continuous hands-on design experience
Notable Alumni
•Heather Gilbert (MFA '97) — lighting designer for Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Writers Theatre, and Rivendell Theatre Ensemble
•Jared Gooding (BFA '12) — lighting designer for American Blues Theater and other Chicago venues
Professional Development
•Fourth-year internship in the lighting design industry
•Graduate Showcase: present lighting designs to artistic directors and industry professionals in theatre, film, and television
•Career paths span theatrical, architectural, opera, museum/exhibit, and events lighting design
•Combined Bachelor's and Master's Degree option available
Study Abroad
•One Design/Technical student per major may spend fall quarter of final year at Royal Central School of Speech & Drama (University of London)
