CAST is proud to offer a lighting design software educational program, providing eligible students and educators with a FREE WYSIWYG license. Access to a professional stage lighting design program enables production and design students to grow through hands-on experience, unlocking their creativity and ensuring they are prepared for the world of professional design.
Beyond visualization, WYSIWYG helps users create detailed lighting plots, manage fixture information, and generate the accurate paperwork required throughout a technical theatre workflow. Students can gain practical experience taking a lighting design from initial concept through technical documentation and into production within one integrated platform.
At CAST, we understand that starting out can be difficult, but every journey begins with a strong grounding in production design. WYSIWYG Educational gives you the power to learn the WYSIWYG lighting program at your own pace, in or out of the classroom. As a student, you can apply for a Free WYSIWYG Perform Lite Educational license.
The world of technology is changing rapidly – students today must be well-equipped with applicable skills and knowledge to enter the competitive workforce.
The strongest technical and creative production programs provide hands-on experience for students before they find themselves in the professional world. In or out of class, distance, or blended learning, your goal should be to help students develop a range of specialized skills to increase their chances of real-world success and achieve their goals.
With WYSIWYG, students can practice creating lighting plots, organizing fixture information, and producing the technical paperwork used to communicate a design to the production team.
As a teacher at a recognized educational institute running courses in Lighting Design and/or Production, you are eligible for a FREE personal copy of WYSIWYG Perform Lite Educational license.
Register today to obtain the WYSIWYG stage lighting design application for yourself, or click the chat icon for more information about our institutional licenses.
The WYSIWYG Educational Program gives eligible students and teachers access to WYSIWYG lighting design software for learning, coursework, and production design education. It helps users build practical skills in lighting design, previsualization, and show planning in an educational environment.
Students enrolled in an educational institution may apply for a WYSIWYG student license. Applicants must provide proof of student status when registering and during annual renewal.
Yes. Eligible students and teachers can apply for a free WYSIWYG Perform Lite Educational license. The license is intended for personal, non-commercial educational use.
Yes. Teachers at recognized educational institutions running courses in Lighting Design and/or Production can use WYSIWYG Educational to give students hands-on experience with professional lighting design and production workflows.
A WYSIWYG Educational license is valid for 365 days from the date it is issued. Students and teachers must provide updated proof of eligibility for annual renewal.
No. The WYSIWYG Educational license is for personal, non-commercial educational purposes only. Recent graduates or users who need a professional license should contact CAST about available upgrade or discount options.