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Students pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre with a lighting design/technical production specialization gain extensive hands-on experience through national, regional, mainstage, and student theater productions. With guidance from 10 dedicated faculty members, learners benefit from personalized instruction in intimate studio classes and lectures. VCUarts stands out among academic programs by enabling skilled undergraduates to realize their creative visions on professional mainstage productions. Our distinguished theater faculty have earned prestigious honors including Tony Awards, Bay Area Theatre Critics' Circle Awards, and Hollywood Drama-Logue Awards. The program connects students with leading guest artists and directors while fostering valuable industry relationships.
VCU applications for admissions and scholarship consideration will be reviewed based on academic performance at an accredited high school or on GED scores. The college preparatory curriculum is highly preferred. Extracurricular activities and employment experience may strengthen an application. Essays are required of all applicants and must be submitted with the Common Application. At least one recommendation is preferred for all applicants. Applicants will be asked to submit recommender information before submitting the Common Application. Recommenders will be sent an email on the applicant’s behalf requesting a recommendation. First-year applicants are required to submit an up-to-date high school transcript (including senior-year curriculum and grades, if available). GED holders must submit their official GED scores.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Minimum score of 70 IBT
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Minimum score of 6.0
Duolingo Test - Minimum score of 105
Other Test - Pearson Test of English - Minimum score of 53