MFA in Lighting Design…
The graduate of the program should be prepared to move successfully into a career in either professional or educational theatre. Admission to the program is based on a portfolio review and an interview. Interviews are normally held at the U/RTA unified auditions and the annual convention of the Southeastern Theatre Conference, as well as in Tuscaloosa.
In addition to courses taken at the University , the student will normally design lighting for both studio and mainstage productions in Tuscaloosa. A total of 60 semester hours is required for the degree. While the curriculum is structured, individual needs and interests are met through individually planned design and production assignments.
Curriculum:
Studio or Related Areas
- TH526: Sound Production, 3 credits
- TH527: Computer Graphics, 3 credits
- Course Work in Related Areas, 20 credits
- TH615: Lighting Design I, 3 credits
- TH616: Lighting Design II, 3 credits
- TH618: Lighting Design III, 3 credits
- TH628: Problems in Theatre Arts: Design, 3 credits
- Total Studio or Related – 38 credits
Other Studies in Theatre
- TH551: Theatre History I, 3 credits
- TH552: Theatre History II, 3 credits
- Total Other – 6 credits
Students may select 16 credits from the following electives…
- TH520: Graduate Technical Direction, 3 credits
- TH521: Period Décor, 3 credits
- TH523: 2D Drafting for the Theatre, 3 credits
- TH525: Scene Painting, 3 credits
- TH533: Costume Design I, 3 credits
- TH537: Drawing and Painting, 3 credits
- TH570: Theatre Management, 3 credits
- TH622: Scene Design I, 3 credits
- TH623: Scene Design II, 3 credits
- TH600: Advanced Theatre Practicum, 1 credit
- TH620: Advanced Theatre Technology, 3 credits
- Total Electives – 16 credits
For more information, please contact Bill Teague, Director of Lighting Design Program, wteague@as.ua.edu.