Overview

The Lighting Design MFA program offered by The New School a solid foundation in the intellectual, aesthetic, and technical dimensions of light, the interdisciplinary curriculum focuses on human experience, sustainability, and the social impact of lighting design.

You explore the relationships between theory, technical application, energy conservation, and social and environmental aspects of electric and natural light.

Program Highlights

Rigorous Studio Experience: Integrate research, conceptual design, representation, technical analysis, and full-scale study to uncover the experiential and social implications of illumination.
Urban Focus: Explore the role of light in cities, relevant to zoning and building, traffic and pedestrian safety, neighborhood integration, and other urban planning matters.
New York City Opportunities: Study in the birthplace of architectural lighting design, with access to important built projects, industry events, trade shows, conferences, and internship opportunities.
Creative Collaboration: Share shops and studio spaces with students from graduate programs in Architecture, Industrial Design, and Interior Design, fostering interdisciplinary work.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Lighting Studio: Light, Vision, and Representation

Representation and Spatial Reasoning: Lecture

Representation and Spatial Reasoning: Recitation

Principles of Lighting

Light: Critical Issues

Daylight Methodologies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Complete Application

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Complete a Statement of Purpose

Submit Your Résumé

Submit Two Letters of Recommendation

Submit College Transcripts

Submit a Portfolio

Submit Any Additional Required Materials for Your Program

Submit English Language Proficiency Test Results

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

61778 USD / year

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Out-of-State

61778 USD / year

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In-State

61778 USD / year

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Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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Financing

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