About the course

Lighting Design, part of the Live Design program at The University of Texas at Austin, includes mastery of both traditional and modern techniques as applicable to design for new work, narrative design, entertainment design, game design, installation and environmental design. Strong emphasis is placed upon research analysis, performance theory and the interpretation of story, character, space, place and time. All students are encouraged to generate original work through an experimental performance approach. Drawing, rendering, drafting, color study, pre-visualization and visual communication, both in conventional and digital study formats, are central components of the program.

　　The Lighting Design program aims to develop student's artistry, leadership and entrepreneurial skill while providing a foundational knowledge of skills and technological tools to serve tomorrow's storytellers in the theatre and makers of works across a variety of other creative spaces including opera, film, television, art installation, exhibit design, theme park and retail space.

　　We consider Lighting Design to be an area of work and study that is in conversation with all other disciplines throughout The University of Texas at Austin's graduate program. The M.F.A. in Theatre with a specialization in live design is a three-year, 60 hour course of study consisting of four components: the design studio, skill-building, realized productions and critical thinking/writing, culminating in a unique thesis of the student's own invention. Two candidates per discipline are admitted each year to a program of 30 students - a small group within the large department. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: US$57,636

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Austin
Fall (August), 2025	Austin

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Texas - Austin

Academic record (undergraduate and graduate). Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores. Resume. Three Letters of Recommendation. Statement of purpose. Writing sample. Report of GRE scores and official report of TOEFL scores (if applicable). Reports are to be mailed directly from The Educational Testing Service (ETS) agency. Transcripts. You may upload an official copy of your transcript(s) after you have submitted your application for admission and paid the application fee. The minimum scores considered acceptable for admission by the Graduate School are: TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test (iBT) and IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 on the Academic Examination

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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