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Program profile
Study Abroad

TRAINING
Emphasis on design and technical crafts: Lighting, Scenic, Costumes, Stage Management, Theatrical Makeup, Sound Design
Three fully-staffed theatre spaces with state-of-the-art automated lighting, video, and sound equipment
Cross-college collaboration: CAD, 3D Printing, Architectural Lighting, Film and Electronic Arts, Fine Art
NOTABLE ALUMNI
Nick Davidson — BA Lighting Design '13; principal lighting designer for Diavolo Dance Company and Thinkwell
Kyle Gladfelter — '14; lead stage manager, Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Graduates working in scenic, costume, and lighting design across professional theatre, film, television, and live entertainment
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Professional internship pipeline: Disney, LA Opera, South Coast Rep, Center Theatre Group, Pasadena Playhouse
Students have worked nationally and internationally (NYC, Colorado, Utah, Russia, Tokyo, Tanzania, Costa Rica, Norway)
Artists in Black student association for technical majors — mentoring, workshops, job postings

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