Program Overview
The Lighting Design at University of Missouri - Kansas City is a Master programme in Arts & Design over 36 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Lighting Design programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 8,522 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,870 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Kansas City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Lighting Design programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Professional Lighting Design
- Theatre History or Text Analysis
- History of Design and Technology I
- Rendering Tech for Theatre Design I
- Stage Lighting Technology
- Theatre Collaboration
- Professional Lighting Design
- Advanced Tech Drafting: AutoCAD
- History of Design and Technology II
- Theatre History or Text Analysis
- Rendering Tech for Theatre Design II
- Stage Lighting Technology
- Professional Lighting Design
- Theatre History or Text Analysis or Dramatic Literature
- Elective: Theatre Design (Scenic, Costume, Sound)
- Professional Lighting Design
- Theatre History or Text Analysis or Dramatic Literature
- Elective: Theatre Design (Scenic, Costume, Sound)
- Residency or Intern
- Dir Grad Studies: Lighting
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Admission to the UMKC School of Graduate Studies
- Acceptance by the Head of the Master of Fine Arts program
- A Bachelor of Arts degree from a recognized university or college and acceptance by the faculty mentor for the area of admission.\xc2\xa0 A student having a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in another discipline may be admitted upon the recommendation of the area head.\xc2\xa0 A precondition to admission might be a requirement of completion of undergraduate Theatre courses, as determined by the area head.\xc2\xa0 These courses will not be credited toward the requirements for graduation in the MFA program unless approved in advance by the area head.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 8,522 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,870 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 8,522 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,870 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Missouri - Kansas City directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Missouri - Kansas City
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City, United States
University of Missouri - Kansas City is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 36 months