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BFA Theatre Design/Technology
Lighting Design
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Prescreen RequiredNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App RequiredAudition format
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Selective12-24 StudentsTraining
•Professional BFA program developing conceptual and artistic skills for lighting design
•Exploratory common freshman year with hands-on production assignments, then specialization
•Students learn design process from script analysis to conceptual development, full paperwork, and light lab explorations
•Prepares students for work in plays, musicals, corporate theatre, dance, and technology
Notable Alumni
•Jeff Croiter '93 — Tony Award winner for Best Lighting Design (Peter and the Starcatcher)
•Jen Schriever '04 — Tony nominee for Best Lighting Design (Death of a Salesman)
•Dennis Parichy — Tony nominee, Drama Desk Award winner, 15+ Broadway productions
•Alumni are members of USA Local 829, IATSE, and AEA
Professional Development
•Students frequently pursue apprenticeships in NYC studios and shops
•More than 86% of graduates working in their chosen profession
Facilities
•The Performing Arts Center (PAC) with extensive schedule of productions
•State-of-the-art CMFT with black box theatre and shop spaces
•Modern design studios with personal workspace and drawing tables
•Private/semiprivate studios often provided for juniors and seniors
Academic info
Snapshot
3.39
Avg GPA (W)
74%
Admit Rate
school-wide
62%
Grad Rate
3.2K
Enrollment
$45K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$18,913
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$8,953
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,203
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$11,835
$30-48k$15,230
$48-75k$19,658
$75-110k$20,886
$110k+$25,428
Program info updated 3d ago
Program Highlights
Training
•Professional BFA program developing conceptual and artistic skills for lighting design
•Exploratory common freshman year with hands-on production assignments, then specialization
•Students learn design process from script analysis to conceptual development, full paperwork, and light lab explorations
•Prepares students for work in plays, musicals, corporate theatre, dance, and technology
Notable Alumni
•Jeff Croiter '93 — Tony Award winner for Best Lighting Design (Peter and the Starcatcher)
•Jen Schriever '04 — Tony nominee for Best Lighting Design (Death of a Salesman)
•Dennis Parichy — Tony nominee, Drama Desk Award winner, 15+ Broadway productions
•Alumni are members of USA Local 829, IATSE, and AEA
Professional Development
•Students frequently pursue apprenticeships in NYC studios and shops
•More than 86% of graduates working in their chosen profession
Facilities
•The Performing Arts Center (PAC) with extensive schedule of productions
•State-of-the-art CMFT with black box theatre and shop spaces
•Modern design studios with personal workspace and drawing tables
•Private/semiprivate studios often provided for juniors and seniors
Training
•Professional BFA program developing conceptual and artistic skills for lighting design
•Exploratory common freshman year with hands-on production assignments, then specialization
•Students learn design process from script analysis to conceptual development, full paperwork, and light lab explorations
•Prepares students for work in plays, musicals, corporate theatre, dance, and technology
Notable Alumni
•Jeff Croiter '93 — Tony Award winner for Best Lighting Design (Peter and the Starcatcher)
•Jen Schriever '04 — Tony nominee for Best Lighting Design (Death of a Salesman)
•Dennis Parichy — Tony nominee, Drama Desk Award winner, 15+ Broadway productions
•Alumni are members of USA Local 829, IATSE, and AEA
Professional Development
•Students frequently pursue apprenticeships in NYC studios and shops
•More than 86% of graduates working in their chosen profession
Facilities
•The Performing Arts Center (PAC) with extensive schedule of productions
•State-of-the-art CMFT with black box theatre and shop spaces
•Modern design studios with personal workspace and drawing tables
•Private/semiprivate studios often provided for juniors and seniors
Updated 3d ago
