Master of Fine Art in Theatre Design and Technology - Lighting Design

Kent State University

The Master of Fine Arts degree in Theatre Design and Technology is a terminal degree designed for those who are interested in achieving the artistry and skills necessary to qualify as practicing professionals in the entertainment industry and/or professional theatre educators. The program is a three-year course of study with a flexible curriculum for students to explore areas of special interest.Program Learning OutcomesGraduates of this program will be able to: Acquire creative and technical ability to develop the design of a production from concept to finished product. Acquire advanced abilities in the unification of all design elements used in professional production. Understand analytical or academically oriented theatre studies in areas related to and supportive of the work in the major field such as history, theory, dramatic literature and performance studies. Understand information resources associated with theatrical design and production. Produce full working drawings for mounted productions. Analyze text, music and dance and the ways that historical, critical and theoretical content inform playwriting, acting, directing and design. Communicate ideas clearly and effectively to the theatre community, production teams and the public.The Lighting Design concentration balances instruction and experience in lighting design with instruction and experience in lighting technology. Studies include digital rendering, CAD, lighting technology and automated lighting. Students research and study all of aspects of theatrical lighting, including the design process from concept to execution, communication skills, integration of technology into design, documentation of the work and critical evaluation of the work.

College of the Arts