Lighting Design

MFA

  • Grounded in the intellectual, aesthetic, and technical dimensions of light, the interdisciplinary MFA Lighting Design program at Parsons School of Design focuses on human experience, sustainability, and the social impact of light. This graduate program—the first of its kind in the world—enables you to draw on the extensive resources of our setting in New York City and faculty of working professionals with industry connections worldwide.

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  • PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

    • Explore the role of light in cities, relevant to zoning and building, traffic and pedestrian safety, and other urban planning matters.
    • Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration with students from graduate programs in Architecture, Industrial Design, and Interior Design.
    • Study in NYC, the birthplace of architectural lighting design, with access to important built projects, industry events, and internships.

  • KEY FEATURES

    • 2 years, full-time
    • Fall start
    • STEM-designated program
    • Merit-based scholarships available
    • Located in New York City

  • #1 art and design school

    in NYC and second in the United States

  • 1,100+

    total graduate students at Parsons

  • Diagram of dropped-ceiling semi-open chamber system by Ryan Xiang Sun.

  • The unique course of study is anchored in an integrated studio experience in which students work collaboratively on complex problems. Student work by Ryan Xiang Sun.

  • Why the New School?

    The New School’s Parsons School of Design is renowned for offering an innovative approach to education, with a focus on critical thinking and collaboration. At the only design school within a comprehensive university—The New School—you have access to a truly interdisciplinary academic experience. Our world-class faculty guide students through rigorous training and practice-based learning, taking full advantage of the inspiration and opportunity only New York City can offer.

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