我们的灯光设计美术硕士课程为发展中的剧院专业人士提供了在完善和提高手艺的同时培养其艺术身份的机会。我们的计划旨在：在广泛的生产机会和课堂教学中，通过动手，指导的设计经验来增强艺术表达和沟通技巧。探索与导演，演员，技术人员和剧作家的创造性合作。对专业的工作方法和标准有透彻的了解。为下一代创建新的戏剧表达形式。MFA设计专业的学生正在为戏剧艺术家的实质性职业做准备。培训包括严格的课程，制作设计机会，以及通过我们的“专业剧院计划”与专业人员合作。在职的专业教师和顾问指导学生。
The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in lighting design at Boston University College of Fine Arts provides developing theatre professionals with the opportunity to cultivate their artistic identities while refining and enhancing their artistic expression and communication skills through hands-on, mentored design experience within a wide range of production opportunities and classroom instruction.<br><br>The MFA program in lighting design at BU provides in-depth study and exposure to a wide variety of theatrical storytelling and design experiences that expands knowledge of the art and craft of design and further development as a total theatre artist.<br><br>As an MFA Lighting Design student, youll<br>Deepen your understanding and appreciation of the collaborative nature of telling stories in the theatre<br>Strengthen your unique expression and individual voice as an artist<br>Improve your abilities in how light can support stories, themes, text, music, and movement<br>Develop professional-level skills as a lighting designer preparing you for a successful career in theatre design<br><br>A rigorous program of study in which your development is monitored and evaluated through assignments, classroom participation, and individual exploration. The average class size ranges from five to eight students, with a 2:1 student-to-instructor ratio.<br><br>Multiple annual design and related assignments where your application of skills and development of artistic expression can be observed and evaluated. It is the place where all the elements of theatre and study come together. MFA lighting design students work with professionals during specific on-site, hands-on internships. Students during their final year complete a thesis project, that explores specific and complex ideas of lighting, theatre, and artistic expression.<br><br>Curriculum Highlights<br>Robust schedule of guest artists, workshops, and intensives for special topics.<br>Mentored portfolio and r'sum development, with introductions to Professional Theatre Initiative affiliates for summer opportunities following the first year.<br>Funded presentation at the National Design Portfolio Review, Showcase West, or the Hemsley Lighting Portfolio Review at the successful completion of the program.<br>Curated portfolio and introduction to professional theatre and live performing arts industry network contacts provided at the successful completion of the program.<br><br>This program requires completion of a minimum of 60 units in continuous, sequential terms, and generally takes two years to complete