Overview

The three-year Theatre - Lighting Design program at Illinois State University is an intensive blend of theory and practice. Students can expect to design up to six fully produced shows during their MFA studies. They collaborate alongside a team of creative colleagues and foster working relationships which serve as the foundation for future internships and professional designs.

Learning outcomes

Illinois State University provides unique teaching opportunities and training alongside a comprehensive curriculum. It provokes intellectual curiosity and demands articulate communication of intangible design solutions. The Theatre - Lighting Design program fuses theatrical design theory with a fresh perspective on contemporary psychological and physiological lighting science.

Studying alongside professional designers and directors, students will leave this program with extensive portfolios and introspective comprehension. They will be prepared for a variety of professions within the field of lighting design.

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Programme Structure

Courses:

M.F.A. Portfolio

Core Company One

Core Company Two

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-08-21 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Design Media Management Theatre & Dance View 645 other Masters in Design in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, or do so within one academic year
have a minimum 2.8 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) for the last 60 hours of undergraduate work

present unofficial transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned.

submit a current resume.
provide three professional or academic letters of recommendation.
interview with a member of the faculty. Interviews are held at U/RTA sites in Chicago and New York or on the Illinois State campus.

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Tuition Fee

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International

17220 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 861 USD per credit during 36 months.
National

17220 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 861 USD per credit during 36 months.
In-State

8280 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 414 USD per credit during 36 months.

Living costs for Normal

1100 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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

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Funding

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Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Overview

Learning outcomes

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

Make sure you meet all requirements

Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for Normal

Financing

Funding

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Check for any work restrictions

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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