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TRAINING
•Hands-on training in state-of-the-art lighting technology
•Work in three different performance spaces with professional-grade equipment
•Productions designed entirely by undergraduate students with advisory faculty input
•Combination of conceptual design classroom work and practical stage experience
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Blake T. Burba — Tony Award nominee for Best Lighting Design for 'Rent' on Broadway (1996)
•Vivien Leone — associate lighting designer on 30+ Broadway productions including 'The Phantom of the Opera', 'Spamalot', 'Titanic', and 'Crazy for You'
•Seth T. Jackson — 2x Parnelli Award winner for Set Designer of the Year; production designer for Jason Mraz, Barry Manilow, Carrie Underwood, and 'American Idol Live'
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Associated with The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis and Opera Theatre of Saint Louis
•Study abroad and internship opportunities available during third or fourth year
•Students enrich studies by working with professional partners
•BFA degree prepares students for careers in theatrical, architectural, and concert lighting design
Academic info
Snapshot
3.36
Avg GPA
86%
Admit Rate
school-wide
63%
Grad Rate
2,304
Enrollment
$50,876
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$27,047
after typical aid
Tuition & Fees
$31,750
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$22,359
$30-48k$22,083
$48-75k$27,257
$75-110k$29,315
$110k+$31,314
Program info updated 3d ago
TRAINING
•Hands-on training in state-of-the-art lighting technology
•Work in three different performance spaces with professional-grade equipment
•Productions designed entirely by undergraduate students with advisory faculty input
•Combination of conceptual design classroom work and practical stage experience
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Blake T. Burba — Tony Award nominee for Best Lighting Design for 'Rent' on Broadway (1996)
•Vivien Leone — associate lighting designer on 30+ Broadway productions including 'The Phantom of the Opera', 'Spamalot', 'Titanic', and 'Crazy for You'
•Seth T. Jackson — 2x Parnelli Award winner for Set Designer of the Year; production designer for Jason Mraz, Barry Manilow, Carrie Underwood, and 'American Idol Live'
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Associated with The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis and Opera Theatre of Saint Louis
•Study abroad and internship opportunities available during third or fourth year
•Students enrich studies by working with professional partners
•BFA degree prepares students for careers in theatrical, architectural, and concert lighting design
Updated 3d ago
