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BFA Drama
Concentration
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BFA Drama
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BFA Drama
Scenic Design
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Highly SelectiveUnder 12 StudentsProgram Recognition
•Part of the first degree-granting drama program in the U.S. (1914), consistently ranked among the best for scenic design
Training
•Three dedicated scenic design faculty who maintain active professional careers
•Emphasis on developing individual artistic voices within collaborative creation
•Prepares students for theatre, television, film, opera, dance, and emerging performance forms
•Forward-looking curriculum with regular review and updates
Performance & Productions
•Ambitious student-driven production season with assignments based on individual goals
•Opportunities to design opera productions with the School of Music
•Three performance spaces in the Purnell Center including the 430-seat Philip Chosky Theater
Notable Alumni
•Eugene Lee — 3-time Tony winner for scenic design (Wicked, Sweeney Todd, Candide); Emmy winner for production design
Professional Development
•Annual NYC and LA showcases for graduating seniors across all disciplines
•Strong alumni network throughout Broadway, regional theatre, film, and television
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
•Part of the first degree-granting drama program in the U.S. (1914), consistently ranked among the best for scenic design
Training
•Three dedicated scenic design faculty who maintain active professional careers
•Emphasis on developing individual artistic voices within collaborative creation
•Prepares students for theatre, television, film, opera, dance, and emerging performance forms
•Forward-looking curriculum with regular review and updates
Performance & Productions
•Ambitious student-driven production season with assignments based on individual goals
•Opportunities to design opera productions with the School of Music
•Three performance spaces in the Purnell Center including the 430-seat Philip Chosky Theater
Notable Alumni
•Eugene Lee — 3-time Tony winner for scenic design (Wicked, Sweeney Todd, Candide); Emmy winner for production design
Professional Development
•Annual NYC and LA showcases for graduating seniors across all disciplines
•Strong alumni network throughout Broadway, regional theatre, film, and television
Program Recognition
•Part of the first degree-granting drama program in the U.S. (1914), consistently ranked among the best for scenic design
Training
•Three dedicated scenic design faculty who maintain active professional careers
•Emphasis on developing individual artistic voices within collaborative creation
•Prepares students for theatre, television, film, opera, dance, and emerging performance forms
•Forward-looking curriculum with regular review and updates
Performance & Productions
•Ambitious student-driven production season with assignments based on individual goals
•Opportunities to design opera productions with the School of Music
•Three performance spaces in the Purnell Center including the 430-seat Philip Chosky Theater
Notable Alumni
•Eugene Lee — 3-time Tony winner for scenic design (Wicked, Sweeney Todd, Candide); Emmy winner for production design
Professional Development
•Annual NYC and LA showcases for graduating seniors across all disciplines
•Strong alumni network throughout Broadway, regional theatre, film, and television
Updated Apr 30, 2:12 AM
