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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
Interview Required
Virtual Only
University App Required
Program Highlights
PROGRAM & TRAINING
•Training in lighting, costume, set, and props design for theatrical production
•Balances conceptual and technical training led by eminent practitioners
•Formerly known as Design for the Theatre
HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
•Emphasis on learning by doing — help design department productions
•Field trips to venues like Le Grand Costumier
LOCATION & FACILITIES
•Part of the School of Performance at Concordia's Faculty of Fine Arts
•Located in downtown Montreal with access to Quebec's professional theatre community
•Dedicated facilities in the EV Building
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atSchool Website
Deadlines
Recommended International DeadlineFeb 1, 2026
Fall DeadlineMar 1, 2026
Program AppApplication
Apply atSchool Website
Deadlines
Recommended Early SubmissionFeb 1, 2026
Application DeadlineMar 1, 2026
Auditions
Virtual Portfolio ReviewMar 21, 2026
Virtual Portfolio Review Day 2Mar 22, 2026
Interview Requirements
•PORTFOLIO: upload images of creative work including drawings, paintings, sculptures, photographs, videos, clothing you have designed or made, or any other relevant work
•LETTER OF INTENT (1-2 pages, Word or PDF)
-Why you want to study Scenography at Concordia
-Personal background, talents, and cultural connections
-Goals and meaningful theatre/performance experiences
-Include bullet-point responses on training, languages, physical disciplines, and recent reading
•PHOTO
Good to Know
•Apply to Concordia University online first (concordia.ca/admissions/undergraduate/apply-now.html)
•Application fee: $100 CAD
•Then submit portfolio and letter of intent via the Theatre Admission Questionnaire (admissions.hybrid.concordia.ca)
What's The Process
PORTFOLIO SUBMISSION:
•Portfolio and letter of intent submitted via the Theatre Admission Questionnaire
•Submit all materials by March 1
VIRTUAL INTERVIEW:
•Short-listed applicants contacted to schedule a virtual portfolio group review session
•Interview dates: March 21 or 22 via videoconference
•It is your responsibility to book your interview and submit your portfolio
•Contact: theatre@concordia.ca
Scholarship Info
OUT-OF-PROVINCE AWARDS (university-level, auto-awarded)
•Canada Scholars Awards: $1,500–$4,000 in year one, renewable annually
-Amount varies by admission average (B- through A+)
•Canada Transfer Student Awards: $2,000 (non-renewable)
•Indigenous Student Awards: $3,000 annually, renewable
•No separate application needed — automatically awarded at admission
•Must be Canadian students or permanent residents from outside Quebec
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