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Bachelor of Lighting Design

DePaul University

Chicago, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

One-year master's in creative lighting, Light art and projection.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop creative and technical skills relevant to Lighting Design
Create and evaluate subject-related work
And communicate ideas through appropriate media and methods.

Career outcomes

Interior and spatial design
Lighting design
Urban design
Exhibition and museum design
Installation art

Curriculum

One year. Modules include creative lighting for people and places
Light art and projection
Design for heritage and culture
Live projects
Research as critical practice
Research and entrepreneurship projects
And two parts of a creative research portfolio.

Entry requirements

Academic

Completion of secondary school with transcripts and the country-specific secondary exam documents
Common Application
Proof of English
No minimum GPA published.
Grade/academic selection criteria: Secondary school completion
No minimum GPA published

Accepted academic background

Completion of secondary school (high school) with transcripts and country-specific secondary exam documents (Requirements by Country); Common Application; final transcripts before enrolling

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 80
Duolingo 115
PTE Academic 53
IELTS Academic 6.5

Other requirements

Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Academic transcripts
Secondary school completion certificate
Portfolio of relevant work
English language proficiency evidence if required
Passport identification page

How to apply

Review the Fine Arts in Lighting Design admission requirements at DePaul University. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of the entry qualification. Prepare and upload a relevant portfolio. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$50,192 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Lincoln Park Campus
Faculty or school	The Theatre School
Department	Department of Arts and Design
Teaching language	English
Credit value	77
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	DePaul University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Bachelor of Fine Arts in Lighting Design.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Nov 2027
366 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.