Lighting Design

Program Overview

Our Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Lighting Design and Technology is a three-year program providing professional training through a personalized tutorial-based curriculum with hands-on experiences that start in the first year and continue throughout.

Two black males on stage, one wearing a read jacking, the other a denim jacket, lit with theatrical stage lighting. A woman standing behind them, with another maile in the background.

Why choose this program?

The program is designed to provide each student with an individualized three-year progression of study with as much practical production work as possible.
All accepted students receive an assistantship and full tuition waiver.

We do offer traditional courses in varying levels in design and technology, but the core of our program are specialized one-on-one studios with the primary advisor.
This approach emphasizes developing an artistic vision and refining skills in lighting design and technology.

What You'll Study

To complete the degree, successful completion of a minimum of 60 credit hours is required. The program is designed to provide each student with an individualized three-year progression of study with as much practical production work as possible.

Graduate Committee

Each student participates in a required review with graduate committee members at the end of each semester of enrollment to evaluate work done, assess progress, and plan future projects and experiences.

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Admissions Requirement

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Tuition and Fee

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Funding Opportunities

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