Lighting Design - Bachelor [4 Years]
$42,189 /Yr On-campus full_time

Bachelor of Arts [B.A] Lighting Design

  • The lighting design degree program simulates a real lighting designer’s professional experience while offering ample opportunities for the exploration and expansion of their creative expression.
  • Students learn to visualize, create and implement their lighting designs by collaborating with directors, dramaturges, technicians, and DePaul’s professional production staff. Students also work as master electricians and lighting designers for workshops and public productions by The Theatre School.
  • In the fourth year of the program, they will complete an internship in the lighting design industry in order to further gain real-world experience. At the end of the fourth year, students will have the chance to take part in the annual Graduate Showcase, where they will present their lighting designs to artistic directors and other members of the theatre, film, and television industries.
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Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Tuition Fees $42189 $42189 $42189 $42189
Total Fees $42189 $42189 $42189 $42189

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 80 120 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 53 90 3
SAT Scholastic Aptitude Test 1180 1600 1
ACT American College Testing 26 36 1

Academic Eligibility: 

  • Students must have an official secondary school transcript to get admission.
  • Students are required to maintain at least a 2.0 overall GPA.

Language Requirments:

  • Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores. 
  • Students are required to submit an SAT or ACT score to be considered for admission. 

International students who currently or will hold a degree from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction, do not need to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score report.