Overview

Design training features an emphasis on the development of the production and lighting aesthetic and the ability to help tell a story in a collaborative and supportive team atmosphere.

Learning outcomes

Students enrolled in the M.F.A. in Lighting Design and Technology program at West Virginia University will gain training in:

Vectorworks Spotlight

Light Plots and Paperwork

Programming Consoles

Moving Lights

ETC Beta Testing (Eos/Ion/Element)

Wiring

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Programming for Lighting

Stage Lighting

Costume Crafts Studio

Production Planning

Grad Theatre Health and Safety

Graduate Vocal Techniques

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

61 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Morgantown, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible for admission into a graduate program at WVU an applicant must submit official, bachelors degree transcripts from a regionally accredited institution and hold a GPA of at least 2.75.

To be eligible for admission into the Lighting Design and Technology graduate program an applicant must submit the following documentation:

Letters of Recommendation - Three
Résumé/CV

Additional application considerations:

Portfolio (Physical)
Interview (Please contact the Program Coordinator for more information regarding the additional application materials)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

31914 USD / year

≈ 31914 USD / year
Out-of-State

31914 USD / year

≈ 31914 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11088 USD / year

≈ 11088 USD / year

Living costs

Morgantown

United States

775 - 1290 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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About

Overview

Learning outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Morgantown

Financing

Funding

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