Morgantown,
WV,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA in Lighting Design and Technology in Morgantown United States | West Virginia University
West Virginia University
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Morgantown United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
26,892
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The MFA Lighting program focuses on practical, experiential learning. Students gain comprehensive exposure to all aspects of lighting, working alongside professionals from electricians to designers, moving light specialists, and console programmers. With extensive production involvement, our MFA candidates utilize cutting-edge equipment including ETC consoles with beta software, the latest LED fixtures, and automated lighting systems. Creative opportunities span across theatrical productions, operas, dance performances, musicals, and special events.
The design curriculum prioritizes cultivating production aesthetics and lighting artistry, fostering storytelling skills within a cooperative, encouraging team environment.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Prospective candidates for the degree of master of fine arts in theatre must have a B.A. or B.F.A. degree or equivalent from an accredited institution. Ordinarily, a minimum of thirty semester hours in theatre at the undergraduate level is expected to have been completed with a grade point average of no less than 2.75, although, students with an undergraduate grade point average of 2.25 to 2.75 may be admitted with probationary status.
Letters of Recommendation - Three
Resume or CV
Portfolio Review
Academic IELT- 6.5
TOEFL iBT- 79
Letters of Recommendation - Three
Resume or CV
Portfolio Review
Academic IELT- 6.5
TOEFL iBT- 79
Tuition
USD
26,892