BFA in Theatre - Lighting Design in Boston United States | Boston University

The Design, Production & Management programs equip dedicated and skilled students for professional careers in theater and related performing arts fields. The program nurtures students' growth as theater practitioners, emphasizing teamwork, creativity, analytical skills, effective communication, solution-finding, constructive feedback, and professional readiness.

Throughout the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, core courses offer a structured progression of classroom activities and practical production experiences. Students pursuing the BFA in Theatre with a Lighting Design concentration within BU's Design, Production & Management programs gain self-awareness, recognize their strengths, and unlock their potential. They evolve into cooperative theater professionals who convey meaningful narratives to modern audiences while thriving in theater's demanding environment. Crucially, they develop their unique artistic perspective. The comprehensive training combines demanding coursework, hands-on production work, and professional exposure. Working faculty and advisors provide ongoing mentorship through studio classes, practical production guidance, and semester-end evaluations.

Program Objectives
The Lighting Design curriculum cultivates well-rounded theater artists by nurturing enthusiasm for performance, narrative, visual design, and creative teamwork. Through required classes and production work, Lighting Design students will:

Acquire thorough knowledge of theater as an art form and its vital societal role.
Develop verbal and written critical analysis, teamwork, problem-solving, and communication abilities within an artistic context.
Cultivate skills to enhance creative narratives and embrace artistic experimentation.
Grow awareness and capacity to participate in theater's diverse professional community.
Master advanced artistic, interpretive, and technical lighting design competencies as preparation for careers in theater and live performance.