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Austin Bonkamp

Visiting Instructor
Entertainment Lighting and Media

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Biography

Austin Bomkamp is a Visiting Instructor of Entertainment Lighting and Media at Louisiana State University. He blends theatrical design, engineering, and storytelling to create dynamic lighting and media experiences.

He holds a BFA from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point and an MFA from the University of Arkansas. His professional background includes work as a lighting designer, master electrician, and educator, with credits spanning theater, dance, and immersive installations. His designs often incorporate emerging technologies such as programmable lighting systems, projection mapping, and interactive LED elements.

Austin is passionate about mentoring students and emphasizes hands-on learning, professional workflows, and innovation in storytelling through light and media. He is continually exploring new techniques that merge traditional stagecraft with evolving technologies and real-world applications.

You can find more at austinbomkamp.com.