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BFA Theatre Design and Technology
Lighting Design
Program snapshot
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Prescreen RequiredNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App RequiredAudition format
In-Person or VirtualTraining
•Coursework covers design theory, lighting technician skills, console programming, computer previsualization, text analysis, and collaborative development
Notable Alumni
•Mitch Dana (MFA) — Broadway lighting designer; Adjunct Professor at Rutgers University
•Preston Horman — Disney Imagineer; Barbizon Award at KCACTF (2003)
•Steven Piechocki (MFA) — Barbizon Award and national KCACTF Award (2013); Eugene O’Neill Theatre internship
•Randy Mugleston — Department Head at Montclair State University
Professional Development
•Prepares students for professional lighting design careers in theatre, architecture, theme parks, and live entertainment
•Degree prepares for graduate studies or direct professional work
Academic info
Snapshot
3.55
Avg GPA
92%
Admit Rate
school-wide
58%
Grad Rate
20.3K
Enrollment
$54K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$14,936
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$9,228
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$24,802
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$12,057
$30-48k$12,803
$48-75k$13,521
$75-110k$16,094
$110k+$19,169
Program info updated 4h ago
Program Highlights
Training
•Coursework covers design theory, lighting technician skills, console programming, computer previsualization, text analysis, and collaborative development
Notable Alumni
•Mitch Dana (MFA) — Broadway lighting designer; Adjunct Professor at Rutgers University
•Preston Horman — Disney Imagineer; Barbizon Award at KCACTF (2003)
•Steven Piechocki (MFA) — Barbizon Award and national KCACTF Award (2013); Eugene O’Neill Theatre internship
•Randy Mugleston — Department Head at Montclair State University
Professional Development
•Prepares students for professional lighting design careers in theatre, architecture, theme parks, and live entertainment
•Degree prepares for graduate studies or direct professional work
Training
•Coursework covers design theory, lighting technician skills, console programming, computer previsualization, text analysis, and collaborative development
Notable Alumni
•Mitch Dana (MFA) — Broadway lighting designer; Adjunct Professor at Rutgers University
•Preston Horman — Disney Imagineer; Barbizon Award at KCACTF (2003)
•Steven Piechocki (MFA) — Barbizon Award and national KCACTF Award (2013); Eugene O’Neill Theatre internship
•Randy Mugleston — Department Head at Montclair State University
Professional Development
•Prepares students for professional lighting design careers in theatre, architecture, theme parks, and live entertainment
•Degree prepares for graduate studies or direct professional work
Updated 4h ago
