Amherst,
MA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA in Theater - Lighting Design in Boston United States | University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Massachusetts Amherst
|
Boston United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,276
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Lighting Program is driven by enthusiasm—enthusiasm for light's transformative power and the possibilities of theatrical experiences.
Through the program, you'll receive both technical and artistic instruction in courses enhanced by annual production opportunities. Working on actual productions as a designer or assistant will help you develop your creative vision while mastering collaborative teamwork.
You'll benefit from personalized guidance that balances support with challenge, whether in the studio or performance space. These close mentor-student connections form the foundation of the lighting program—with intentionally small class sizes to foster meaningful individual attention.
Additionally, you'll gain teaching experience with both novice and advanced undergraduates while receiving coaching to refine your instructional abilities.
Upon graduation, you'll join an influential network of UMass alumni working in the industry. You'll graduate equipped with the artistic expertise, technical knowledge, and professional competencies needed for careers in theater or academia.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
All of the materials can be submitted online.
Required of all MFA program areas:
The main Graduate School application, including Personal Statement.
Transcripts of all previous academic work
Resume of relevant professional experience
At least two letters of recommendation (you may submit three)
NOTE: We do not require the GREs for admission to any of our MFA programs.
An applicant's undergraduate degree need not be in Theater, but previous training and experience should be comparable to that required for the Bachelor of Arts in Theater at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Applicants with incomplete backgrounds in theater who show exceptional artistic promise may be admitted provisionally.
Lighting Design also requires:
A portfolio in a format of your choosing. The portfolio may include draftings, light plots and paperwork, photographs or slides of executed projects, or samples of graphic or other applied arts. Descriptive accounts of each item in the portfolio should be included.
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL IBT- 80
Required of all MFA program areas:
The main Graduate School application, including Personal Statement.
Transcripts of all previous academic work
Resume of relevant professional experience
At least two letters of recommendation (you may submit three)
NOTE: We do not require the GREs for admission to any of our MFA programs.
An applicant's undergraduate degree need not be in Theater, but previous training and experience should be comparable to that required for the Bachelor of Arts in Theater at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Applicants with incomplete backgrounds in theater who show exceptional artistic promise may be admitted provisionally.
Lighting Design also requires:
A portfolio in a format of your choosing. The portfolio may include draftings, light plots and paperwork, photographs or slides of executed projects, or samples of graphic or other applied arts. Descriptive accounts of each item in the portfolio should be included.
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL IBT- 80
Tuition
USD
32,276