MS Theatre - Lighting Design
Course Overview
Illinois State's intensive three-year MFA in Lighting Design program is dedicated to developing your unique artistic voice and preparing you for a professional career. The program masterfully fuses theatrical design theory with contemporary lighting science through a rigorous blend of hands-on practice and intellectual inquiry. You will graduate with an extensive portfolio and the skills to succeed in regional, commercial, and university theatres nationwide.
Key Program Highlights
- Design up to six fully produced shows, building a robust and professional portfolio.
- Collaborate with and learn from accomplished professional designers and directors.
- Gain unique teaching opportunities and professional practice at venues like the Illinois Shakespeare Festival.
- Master a curriculum that blends artistic theory with the latest in psychological and physiological lighting science.
- Pursue nationwide internships and build a powerful professional network for your career.
Course Overview
Illinois State's intensive three-year MFA in Lighting Design program is dedicated to developing your unique artistic voice and preparing you for a professional career. The program masterfully fuses theatrical design theory with contemporary lighting science through a rigorous blend of hands-on practice and intellectual inquiry. You will graduate with an extensive portfolio and the skills to succeed in regional, commercial, and university theatres nationwide.
Key Program Highlights
- Design up to six fully produced shows, building a robust and professional portfolio.
- Collaborate with and learn from accomplished professional designers and directors.
- Gain unique teaching opportunities and professional practice at venues like the Illinois Shakespeare Festival.
- Master a curriculum that blends artistic theory with the latest in psychological and physiological lighting science.
- Pursue nationwide internships and build a powerful professional network for your career.
