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BFA Theatre Design and Production
Lighting Design and Technology
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Selective12-24 StudentsTraining
•Hands-on, experiential philosophy with a holistic approach to the entire entertainment industry
•Large-format projects led by faculty with broad industry knowledge, including two semesters each of Moving Light Programming and Lighting Technology
•Industry partner trainings with companies like Disguise One; regular guest speakers from European opera, Cirque du Soleil, iHeartRadio Awards and major production companies
•Professor Kevin Lawson — Emmy winner for Outstanding Lighting Design (2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony); regularly brings students to professional gigs including Netflix specials and iHeart Radio Music Awards
Performance & Productions
•Real production assignments across plays, musicals, dance and opera in CCM's active season
•Student opportunities include film projects like CCM Idea Lab and collaborations with CCM's Media Production Division
•Roles span lighting designers, programmers, technicians, media designers and creatives
Notable Alumni
•Jeremy Mayo (MFA '20) — Director of Technical Production at MSG Sphere, Las Vegas
•Nina Agelvis (MFA '21) — nominated for NextGen of the Year award
•Sean Savoie — TEDx speaker on the power of light in live performance
Facilities
•Multiple lighting consoles and media servers with conventional, LED and moving lights across three performance venues
•Partnerships with manufacturers and regular new gear demonstrations
Academic info
Snapshot
3.69
Avg GPA (W)
85%
Admit Rate
school-wide
73%
Grad Rate
29.9K
Enrollment
$55K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$25,648
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$13,976
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$29,310
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$17,974
$30-48k$18,092
$48-75k$22,492
$75-110k$27,596
$110k+$29,616
Program info updated Apr 29, 5:18 PM
Program Highlights
Training
•Hands-on, experiential philosophy with a holistic approach to the entire entertainment industry
•Large-format projects led by faculty with broad industry knowledge, including two semesters each of Moving Light Programming and Lighting Technology
•Industry partner trainings with companies like Disguise One; regular guest speakers from European opera, Cirque du Soleil, iHeartRadio Awards and major production companies
•Professor Kevin Lawson — Emmy winner for Outstanding Lighting Design (2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony); regularly brings students to professional gigs including Netflix specials and iHeart Radio Music Awards
Performance & Productions
•Real production assignments across plays, musicals, dance and opera in CCM's active season
•Student opportunities include film projects like CCM Idea Lab and collaborations with CCM's Media Production Division
•Roles span lighting designers, programmers, technicians, media designers and creatives
Notable Alumni
•Jeremy Mayo (MFA '20) — Director of Technical Production at MSG Sphere, Las Vegas
•Nina Agelvis (MFA '21) — nominated for NextGen of the Year award
•Sean Savoie — TEDx speaker on the power of light in live performance
Facilities
•Multiple lighting consoles and media servers with conventional, LED and moving lights across three performance venues
•Partnerships with manufacturers and regular new gear demonstrations
Training
•Hands-on, experiential philosophy with a holistic approach to the entire entertainment industry
•Large-format projects led by faculty with broad industry knowledge, including two semesters each of Moving Light Programming and Lighting Technology
•Industry partner trainings with companies like Disguise One; regular guest speakers from European opera, Cirque du Soleil, iHeartRadio Awards and major production companies
•Professor Kevin Lawson — Emmy winner for Outstanding Lighting Design (2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony); regularly brings students to professional gigs including Netflix specials and iHeart Radio Music Awards
Performance & Productions
•Real production assignments across plays, musicals, dance and opera in CCM's active season
•Student opportunities include film projects like CCM Idea Lab and collaborations with CCM's Media Production Division
•Roles span lighting designers, programmers, technicians, media designers and creatives
Notable Alumni
•Jeremy Mayo (MFA '20) — Director of Technical Production at MSG Sphere, Las Vegas
•Nina Agelvis (MFA '21) — nominated for NextGen of the Year award
•Sean Savoie — TEDx speaker on the power of light in live performance
Facilities
•Multiple lighting consoles and media servers with conventional, LED and moving lights across three performance venues
•Partnerships with manufacturers and regular new gear demonstrations
Updated Apr 29, 5:18 PM
