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BFA Drama
Concentration
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BFA Drama
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BFA Drama
Production Technology
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Highly SelectiveUnder 12 StudentsProgram Recognition
•Recently created program within the first degree-granting drama school in the U.S. (1914)
•Uniquely designed around flexibility within technical areas supporting time-based design elements
Training
•Individualized curriculum — students work cross-disciplinarily across lighting, sound, and media technology
•Prepares students for careers as lighting technicians, programmers, managers, audio engineers, system designers, and network integrators
•Specialized training rare in theatrical higher education
Performance & Productions
•Students work on productions as light and sound technicians, managers, and programmers
•Hands-on experience within the school's ambitious 14-18 production season
Notable Alumni
•Jules Fisher (BFA '60) — nine-time Tony Award-winning lighting designer with 300+ Broadway credits
•Peggy Eisenhauer (BFA '83) — three-time Tony Award-winning lighting designer; 44 Broadway productions
•Peter Hylenski (BFA '97) — Tony Award winner for sound design (Moulin Rouge! The Musical)
Professional Development
•Annual NYC and LA showcases for graduating seniors across all disciplines
Degree Flexibility
•Access to classes in Carnegie Mellon's top-ranked robotics, computer science, and engineering programs
•Students can build a unique technical skill set bridging theatre and technology
Academic info
Snapshot
3.89
Avg GPA
12%
Admit Rate
school-wide
93%
Grad Rate
7.3K
Enrollment
$115K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$31,944
after typical aid
Tuition & Fees
$66,246
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$9,097
$30-48k$6,994
$48-75k$14,468
$75-110k$24,865
$110k+$51,480
Program info updated Apr 30, 2:12 AM
Program Highlights
Program Recognition
•Recently created program within the first degree-granting drama school in the U.S. (1914)
•Uniquely designed around flexibility within technical areas supporting time-based design elements
Training
•Individualized curriculum — students work cross-disciplinarily across lighting, sound, and media technology
•Prepares students for careers as lighting technicians, programmers, managers, audio engineers, system designers, and network integrators
•Specialized training rare in theatrical higher education
Performance & Productions
•Students work on productions as light and sound technicians, managers, and programmers
•Hands-on experience within the school's ambitious 14-18 production season
Notable Alumni
•Jules Fisher (BFA '60) — nine-time Tony Award-winning lighting designer with 300+ Broadway credits
•Peggy Eisenhauer (BFA '83) — three-time Tony Award-winning lighting designer; 44 Broadway productions
•Peter Hylenski (BFA '97) — Tony Award winner for sound design (Moulin Rouge! The Musical)
Professional Development
•Annual NYC and LA showcases for graduating seniors across all disciplines
Degree Flexibility
•Access to classes in Carnegie Mellon's top-ranked robotics, computer science, and engineering programs
•Students can build a unique technical skill set bridging theatre and technology
Program Recognition
•Recently created program within the first degree-granting drama school in the U.S. (1914)
•Uniquely designed around flexibility within technical areas supporting time-based design elements
Training
•Individualized curriculum — students work cross-disciplinarily across lighting, sound, and media technology
•Prepares students for careers as lighting technicians, programmers, managers, audio engineers, system designers, and network integrators
•Specialized training rare in theatrical higher education
Performance & Productions
•Students work on productions as light and sound technicians, managers, and programmers
•Hands-on experience within the school's ambitious 14-18 production season
Notable Alumni
•Jules Fisher (BFA '60) — nine-time Tony Award-winning lighting designer with 300+ Broadway credits
•Peggy Eisenhauer (BFA '83) — three-time Tony Award-winning lighting designer; 44 Broadway productions
•Peter Hylenski (BFA '97) — Tony Award winner for sound design (Moulin Rouge! The Musical)
Professional Development
•Annual NYC and LA showcases for graduating seniors across all disciplines
Degree Flexibility
•Access to classes in Carnegie Mellon's top-ranked robotics, computer science, and engineering programs
•Students can build a unique technical skill set bridging theatre and technology
Updated Apr 30, 2:12 AM
