The Lighting Design major offers a balance of classroom and practical work focused on the designing and implementation of lighting for the theatre. Students are also trained in lighting technology and tools. The emphasis of the program is on the articulation of ideas and developing communication skills with other designers, directors and other members of the production team.
All students experience hands-on work in a progressive manner.
Theatre School productions Students in the Design and Technical programs learn the artistry and skills necessary to become professional theatre designers and technicians. Graduates enter their fields with a wide range of skills and are employed by theatres, productions companies, film studios, theme parks, television studios and touring productions. Graduates of these programs have gone on to work in numerous theaters in and around the Chicago area such as the Steppenwolf, the Goodman Theatre, and the Shubert Theatre. Some national and international employers are the Washington Opera, Sea World, Disney Studios and Singapore Repertory Theatre.