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MFA Lighting Design
Program snapshot
Admissions
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SelectiveUnder 12 StudentsProgram Recognition
•Three-year MFA program with assistantship including tuition waiver and $18,000 yearly stipend
•Students design at least three productions while at FSU
•Portfolio of professionally documented and creatively executed design work required for graduation
Training
•Hands-on mentorship with active industry professionals
•Third-year students have the opportunity to teach undergraduate courses
Performance & Productions
•Opportunities to work with FSU Film School, Opera Department, Dance Department, and FSU Flying High Circus
•Five subscription shows produced each season including classical and contemporary plays, a children’s show, and two musicals
Notable Alumni
•FSU School of Theatre consistently ranked in the top 12 colleges for alumni working on Broadway stages, one of only three public universities with that distinction
Facilities
•State-of-the-art 950 sq. ft design and technology studio with EOS and Grand MA3 consoles
Academic info
Snapshot
3.71
Avg GPA
24%
Admit Rate
school-wide
84%
Grad Rate
32.2K
Enrollment
$62K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$11,297
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$5,656
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,786
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$5,938
$30-48k$6,963
$48-75k$10,496
$75-110k$14,991
$110k+$19,239
Program info updated 4d ago
Program Highlights
Program Recognition
•Three-year MFA program with assistantship including tuition waiver and $18,000 yearly stipend
•Students design at least three productions while at FSU
•Portfolio of professionally documented and creatively executed design work required for graduation
Training
•Hands-on mentorship with active industry professionals
•Third-year students have the opportunity to teach undergraduate courses
Performance & Productions
•Opportunities to work with FSU Film School, Opera Department, Dance Department, and FSU Flying High Circus
•Five subscription shows produced each season including classical and contemporary plays, a children’s show, and two musicals
Notable Alumni
•FSU School of Theatre consistently ranked in the top 12 colleges for alumni working on Broadway stages, one of only three public universities with that distinction
Facilities
•State-of-the-art 950 sq. ft design and technology studio with EOS and Grand MA3 consoles
Program Recognition
•Three-year MFA program with assistantship including tuition waiver and $18,000 yearly stipend
•Students design at least three productions while at FSU
•Portfolio of professionally documented and creatively executed design work required for graduation
Training
•Hands-on mentorship with active industry professionals
•Third-year students have the opportunity to teach undergraduate courses
Performance & Productions
•Opportunities to work with FSU Film School, Opera Department, Dance Department, and FSU Flying High Circus
•Five subscription shows produced each season including classical and contemporary plays, a children’s show, and two musicals
Notable Alumni
•FSU School of Theatre consistently ranked in the top 12 colleges for alumni working on Broadway stages, one of only three public universities with that distinction
Facilities
•State-of-the-art 950 sq. ft design and technology studio with EOS and Grand MA3 consoles
Updated 4d ago
