UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS

BFA PROFESSIONAL DESIGN/TECHNICAL THEATRE TRAINING PROGRAM

The BFA Technical Theatre/Design program is a 129 hour degree program in theatre technology, design, and visual Arts.

Class work is augmented with a wide variety of practical production experiences in the areas of scenic, costume and lighting design. The first two years of the program focus on practical skills, theory, script analysis, theatre history, dramatic literature, drafting, visual Arts, 2-D and 3-D CAD. Students are evaluated annually and must meet professional standards to successfully complete the BFA Technical Theatre/Design. During the junior and senior years emphasis is on specialization in comprehensive technology or design training. Qualified students have the opportunity to assist principal designers and technical directors and may be selected to design and execute designs for main stage productions.

The senior year is highlighted by the professional internship continuing the student's preparation for entry level positions in the commercial theatre or for further study in graduate school. The senior year is also spent in preparing the student's professional portfolio which is essential for those planning to enter the highly competitive job market.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR BFA TECHNICAL THEATRE/DESIGN

The departmental faculty evaluates students desiring to become majors via an interview and portfolio review. For more information and/or to register for an interview please click here.

All prospective students must prepare and provide the following:

• A photograph or headshot
• Resumé
• Three current letters of recommendation
• A Portfolio containing no more than 15 examples of the student's best work representing a variety of media.
• Transcripts of prior college credits