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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
Interview Required
In-Person Only
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Hands-on training in costumes, scenery, lights, properties, and sound
•Professional design faculty with industry experience
•Practice in shops, rehearsal hall, and classroom
•Opportunity to experiment with emerging theatrical technologies
PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE
•Design for main stage and student-led productions
•Cutting-edge technical elements used in professional theatre
ACCREDITATION
•NAST accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)
•Part of the South Carolina School of the Arts
Key Info
Interview Requirements
PORTFOLIO (required)
•Design portfolio displaying renderings or designs
•Should show the development and breadth of your theatre skill
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION (required)
•One printed letter from a theatre or dance director familiar with your work
RESUME (required)
•Printed theatrical resume listing theatre or dance experience
HEADSHOT (required)
•Printed current 8x10 headshot
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Apply to Anderson University via Common App or school portal
•Register for portfolio review dates separately
DEADLINES
•Rolling admissions
•Apply by December 1 for best scholarship consideration
•Apply no later than July 1 to begin in fall semester
What's The Process
ADMISSION
•Audition is NOT required for admission — portfolio review and interview process
•Register for available review dates after submitting university application
REVIEW DAY
•Present your design portfolio
•Interview with faculty
CONTACT
•scschoolofthearts@andersonuniversity.edu
Scholarship Info
SCSA SCHOLARSHIP
•Compete for a South Carolina School of the Arts scholarship up to $5,000
•Scholarship consideration included in portfolio review process
•Apply by December 1 for best scholarship consideration
Program info updated Today
Academic School Information
3.30
Avg GPA (W)
53%
Admit Rate
66%
Grad Rate
3,080
Enrollment
$42,101
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$33,580
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$28,183
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$17,528
Family Income $30k - $48k$17,693
Family Income $48k - $75k$28,002
Family Income $75k - $110k$25,171
Family Income $110k+$35,665
