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BFA Theatre Design and Technology
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•Dual admission program: must be accepted by both Baylor University and the Department of Theatre Arts
•Capped enrollment of 130 undergraduate majors across all theatre programs — small, focused classes
•Specialized areas include Costume & Makeup Design, Lighting Design, Scenic Design & Technology, Sound & Video Design, and Stage Management
•Ranked among the top undergraduate theatre programs in the United States
•Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)
•Located in Waco, Texas, with reach extending to New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Western Europe, and Eastern Asia
Training
•Curriculum provides holistic training in all aspects of theatre arts with primary focus on design, with the ability to develop special proficiency in at least one area
•Students gain advanced techniques in three of four specialized design areas: Costume Design, Scene Design, Lighting Design, Sound Design
•Professional preparation includes portfolio development, rendering and process presentation, professional website, interviewing experience, and knowledge of theatrical unions and producing organizations
Notable Alumni
•Michael A. Jenkins ('63) — Tony Award-winning Broadway producer (Kinky Boots, Memphis, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Boeing-Boeing); president of Dallas Summer Musicals
•Chris Coleman (BFA) — co-founded Actor's Express in Atlanta; led Portland Center Stage as Artistic Director for 17 years; now Artistic Director of Denver Center Theatre Company
Professional Development
•Students assigned to technical production crews from the first week of classes
•Weekly Workshop performances provide hands-on production experience
•New students assigned a Big (experienced student mentor)
•Partnership with Film & Digital Media program
•Fine Arts Living Learning Center available
•Study abroad opportunities available
•Baylor New Play Initiative — bi-annual festival showcasing new playwrights, including the $15,000 Kirk New Play Prize
Academic info
Snapshot
3.64
Avg GPA
51%
Admit Rate
school-wide
80%
Grad Rate
14.8K
Enrollment
$66K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$41,104
after typical aid
Tuition & Fees
$58,100
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$22,024
$30-48k$21,530
$48-75k$33,902
$75-110k$38,852
$110k+$47,895
Program info updated 2d ago
Program Highlights
Program Recognition
•Dual admission program: must be accepted by both Baylor University and the Department of Theatre Arts
•Capped enrollment of 130 undergraduate majors across all theatre programs — small, focused classes
•Specialized areas include Costume & Makeup Design, Lighting Design, Scenic Design & Technology, Sound & Video Design, and Stage Management
•Ranked among the top undergraduate theatre programs in the United States
•Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)
•Located in Waco, Texas, with reach extending to New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Western Europe, and Eastern Asia
Training
•Curriculum provides holistic training in all aspects of theatre arts with primary focus on design, with the ability to develop special proficiency in at least one area
•Students gain advanced techniques in three of four specialized design areas: Costume Design, Scene Design, Lighting Design, Sound Design
•Professional preparation includes portfolio development, rendering and process presentation, professional website, interviewing experience, and knowledge of theatrical unions and producing organizations
Notable Alumni
•Michael A. Jenkins ('63) — Tony Award-winning Broadway producer (Kinky Boots, Memphis, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Boeing-Boeing); president of Dallas Summer Musicals
•Chris Coleman (BFA) — co-founded Actor's Express in Atlanta; led Portland Center Stage as Artistic Director for 17 years; now Artistic Director of Denver Center Theatre Company
Professional Development
•Students assigned to technical production crews from the first week of classes
•Weekly Workshop performances provide hands-on production experience
•New students assigned a Big (experienced student mentor)
•Partnership with Film & Digital Media program
•Fine Arts Living Learning Center available
•Study abroad opportunities available
•Baylor New Play Initiative — bi-annual festival showcasing new playwrights, including the $15,000 Kirk New Play Prize
Program Recognition
•Dual admission program: must be accepted by both Baylor University and the Department of Theatre Arts
•Capped enrollment of 130 undergraduate majors across all theatre programs — small, focused classes
•Specialized areas include Costume & Makeup Design, Lighting Design, Scenic Design & Technology, Sound & Video Design, and Stage Management
•Ranked among the top undergraduate theatre programs in the United States
•Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)
•Located in Waco, Texas, with reach extending to New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Western Europe, and Eastern Asia
Training
•Curriculum provides holistic training in all aspects of theatre arts with primary focus on design, with the ability to develop special proficiency in at least one area
•Students gain advanced techniques in three of four specialized design areas: Costume Design, Scene Design, Lighting Design, Sound Design
•Professional preparation includes portfolio development, rendering and process presentation, professional website, interviewing experience, and knowledge of theatrical unions and producing organizations
Notable Alumni
•Michael A. Jenkins ('63) — Tony Award-winning Broadway producer (Kinky Boots, Memphis, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Boeing-Boeing); president of Dallas Summer Musicals
•Chris Coleman (BFA) — co-founded Actor's Express in Atlanta; led Portland Center Stage as Artistic Director for 17 years; now Artistic Director of Denver Center Theatre Company
Professional Development
•Students assigned to technical production crews from the first week of classes
•Weekly Workshop performances provide hands-on production experience
•New students assigned a Big (experienced student mentor)
•Partnership with Film & Digital Media program
•Fine Arts Living Learning Center available
•Study abroad opportunities available
•Baylor New Play Initiative — bi-annual festival showcasing new playwrights, including the $15,000 Kirk New Play Prize
Updated 2d ago
