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BFA Drama
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Lighting Design
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Ultra-SelectiveUnder 12 StudentsProgram Recognition
•Part of the first degree-granting drama program in the U.S. (1914), consistently ranked among the best for lighting design
Training
•Holistic approach treating lighting as both art and craft — equal emphasis on aesthetic vision and technical mastery
•Curriculum covers automated fixtures, LED technology, computer consoles, visualization software, and media design
•Hands-on training in focus/cueing, Vectorworks and AutoCAD drafting, and designer/ME paperwork
•Design assignments span multiple genres, scales, and venue types
Performance & Productions
•Dance/Light — the School of Drama's longest-running annual cross-discipline collaboration
•Opportunities to design opera productions with the School of Music
•Students design across the Purnell Center's three performance spaces
Notable Alumni
•Jules Fisher — 9-time Tony Award winner for lighting design, 300+ Broadway credits
•Peggy Eisenhauer — 3-time Tony winner (Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk, Lucky Guy, Once on This Island)
Professional Development
•Annual NYC and LA showcases for graduating seniors
•Faculty maintain active professional careers and mentor students into the industry
Academic info
Snapshot
3.89
Avg GPA
12%
Admit Rate
school-wide
93%
Grad Rate
7.3K
Enrollment
$115K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$31,944
after typical aid
Tuition & Fees
$66,246
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$9,097
$30-48k$6,994
$48-75k$14,468
$75-110k$24,865
$110k+$51,480
Program info updated Apr 30, 2:12 AM
Program Highlights
Program Recognition
•Part of the first degree-granting drama program in the U.S. (1914), consistently ranked among the best for lighting design
Training
•Holistic approach treating lighting as both art and craft — equal emphasis on aesthetic vision and technical mastery
•Curriculum covers automated fixtures, LED technology, computer consoles, visualization software, and media design
•Hands-on training in focus/cueing, Vectorworks and AutoCAD drafting, and designer/ME paperwork
•Design assignments span multiple genres, scales, and venue types
Performance & Productions
•Dance/Light — the School of Drama's longest-running annual cross-discipline collaboration
•Opportunities to design opera productions with the School of Music
•Students design across the Purnell Center's three performance spaces
Notable Alumni
•Jules Fisher — 9-time Tony Award winner for lighting design, 300+ Broadway credits
•Peggy Eisenhauer — 3-time Tony winner (Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk, Lucky Guy, Once on This Island)
Professional Development
•Annual NYC and LA showcases for graduating seniors
•Faculty maintain active professional careers and mentor students into the industry
Program Recognition
•Part of the first degree-granting drama program in the U.S. (1914), consistently ranked among the best for lighting design
Training
•Holistic approach treating lighting as both art and craft — equal emphasis on aesthetic vision and technical mastery
•Curriculum covers automated fixtures, LED technology, computer consoles, visualization software, and media design
•Hands-on training in focus/cueing, Vectorworks and AutoCAD drafting, and designer/ME paperwork
•Design assignments span multiple genres, scales, and venue types
Performance & Productions
•Dance/Light — the School of Drama's longest-running annual cross-discipline collaboration
•Opportunities to design opera productions with the School of Music
•Students design across the Purnell Center's three performance spaces
Notable Alumni
•Jules Fisher — 9-time Tony Award winner for lighting design, 300+ Broadway credits
•Peggy Eisenhauer — 3-time Tony winner (Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk, Lucky Guy, Once on This Island)
Professional Development
•Annual NYC and LA showcases for graduating seniors
•Faculty maintain active professional careers and mentor students into the industry
Updated Apr 30, 2:12 AM
