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University of Cincinnati College - Conservatory of Music

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Program snapshot

Admissions
Prescreen RequiredNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required
Audition format
In-Person or Virtual
Program profile
Selective12-24 Students

Training
Immersive and hands-on BFA program combining scenic carpentry and stage rigging skills
Comprehensive knowledge in wood, plastic and metal construction techniques, scenic assembly, traditional and CAD drafting
Familiarity with scene painting, prop making, stage electrics and stage management
Overall planning of how scenery is built in the shop and erected onstage
Performance & Productions
Hanging, shifting, and offstage storage of stage settings for plays, musicals, operas and dance
Creative collaboration with directors, designers and performers transforms technical responsibilities into artistic calling
Production season includes musicals, plays, operas and dance — student opportunities on all productions
Notable Alumni
CCM Theatre Design & Production graduates work on Broadway, national tours, and in themed entertainment
CCM ranks in Playbill’s top 10 most represented colleges on Broadway, recognized as a Tony Awards “School of the Stars”
Facilities
Cutting-edge facilities: 8,500 sq ft scene shop, CAD drafting stations, three performance venues
Prepares students for professional theater, television, film, and related fields

Updated Apr 29, 5:18 PM