Master of Fine Arts in Theatre - Lighting Design 36 months Postgraduate Programme By Illinois State University |TopUniversities

Master of Fine Arts in Theatre - Lighting Design

Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Starting Month

Jan-2000Starting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Study Level

Master's

The Graduate Lighting Design Program is a three-year professional training program which combines rigorous course work with consistent opportunities for realized designs. The plan of study for graduate lighting design candidates is tailored to meet the needs of the individual student. A major goal for the program is to develop a strong portfolio of realized production designs and project work related to the courses in the plan of study. Design assignments are made every semester, with students given the opportunity to work in different styles and periods. Multiple venues provide proscenium, thrust and arena configurations. The graduate lighting design student can expect to design two shows per year, as well as work as a master electrician or assistant lighting designer on other productions. Students also complete realized environment transformation design work as part of their lighting coursework. Graduate students may also assist faculty on School of Theatre and Dance productions or outside professional projects.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Study Level

Master's

The Graduate Lighting Design Program is a three-year professional training program which combines rigorous course work with consistent opportunities for realized designs. The plan of study for graduate lighting design candidates is tailored to meet the needs of the individual student. A major goal for the program is to develop a strong portfolio of realized production designs and project work related to the courses in the plan of study. Design assignments are made every semester, with students given the opportunity to work in different styles and periods. Multiple venues provide proscenium, thrust and arena configurations. The graduate lighting design student can expect to design two shows per year, as well as work as a master electrician or assistant lighting designer on other productions. Students also complete realized environment transformation design work as part of their lighting coursework. Graduate students may also assist faculty on School of Theatre and Dance productions or outside professional projects.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
110+
81+
55+
An international student holding the equivalent of a U.S. baccalaureate degree from a recognized international post-secondary college or university, as determined by the Graduate School, may apply for admission. Other English Language Requirements: 550 on the pencil/paper based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or Computer-based: 213.

36 Months
Jan-2000

Tuition fees

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0 USD
International
0 USD

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