Throughout the entire design, tech and dress rehearsal process we are right there beside you making sure that each show has a healthy and productive process for the entire team. We have a strong mentoring system set in place for every production we do within the walls of the Krannert Center and beyond. As faculty members and advisors, our jobs do not stop in the classroom. How We Teach and What You LearnĪs continuing professional lighting designers ourselves, having worked On-Broadway, Off-Broadway and in many of the top regional theatres across the country, we bring to the classroom current knowledge of the art of lighting design, which includes up-to-date technologies in terms of equipment trends, including the latest in LED technology, control consoles and dimming systems. We also take great pride in fine-tuning each of our student’s resumes and portfolios in order to get ready for the many design competitions and conferences that we recommend that every student attend. By the end of your residency here as a student it is our goal to have you ready to compete with other designers in the entertainment industry. Within the classroom students will gain knowledge in all aspects of lighting design including studying the qualities of light (Intensity, Color, Distribution and Movement), electricity and lighting systems, Vectorworks Spotlight computer-aided drafting software, Lightwright software, script analysis, cueing techniques, trouble shooting, problem solving, collaboration and advanced color theory just to name a few. ![]() We have a strong mentoring system set in place for every production we do within the walls of Krannert Center and beyond. As faculty members and advisors our jobs do not stop in the classroom. Students also will be immersed in an environment of shows with opportunities to work side by side with other students and faculty, guest directors and professional designers from New York, Chicago and beyond.Īs continuing professional lighting designers ourselves, having worked On-Broadway, Off-Broadway and in many of the top regional theatres across the country, we bring to the classroom current knowledge of the art of lighting design, which includes up-to-date technologies in terms of equipment trends, including the latest in LED technology, control consoles and dimming systems. Within each of our venues, students will get to work on various shows including theatre, musical theatre, dance and opera where we have a unique partnership with Illinois Theatre, Dance at Illinois and the School of Music’s opera program – Lyric Theatre. ![]() ![]() Inside the walls of the expansive Krannert Center for the Performing Arts you will be working with the latest technology in lighting systems and fixtures including various LED and moving lights. Through our program each student will gain a true mentorship experience that combines classroom lectures and training alongside the many hours of actual hands-on practical opportunities. Here at the University of Illinois we pride ourselves in offering both MFA and BFA degrees in Lighting Design where each program offers every student the opportunity to express oneself to become a professional Lighting Designer.
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