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BFA Theatre Design & Technology
Program snapshot
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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App RequiredAudition format
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Highly SelectiveUnder 12 StudentsProgram Recognition
•Among the United States' leading undergraduate programs in theatrical design, technical theatre, and production stage management
•Ranked No. 1 Theatre Design College in Illinois (Prepler, 2021; collegefactual.com, 2022)
•ETCP Recognized Employer — one of only five universities in the country to earn this designation (2022)
Training
•Faculty regularly attend International Thespian Festival, SETC, USITT, College Audition Project, Illinois High School Theatre Festival, and Missouri Thespians State Conference
Performance & Productions
•Practice-based, all-encompassing pre-professional curriculum
•Applied training in costuming, hair and makeup, lighting, scenic, sound, and production stage management
•Six large-scale productions per season with multiple opportunities to design, build, and stage manage
•Students can specialize in Costume Design, Scenic Design, Lighting Design, or Stage Management
Notable Alumni
•Brian Bogin BFA '99 — Broadway stage manager for War Horse, Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, and Rent
Professional Development
•Conservatory-style training within a liberal arts setting
•Small class sizes with close, personal instruction from experienced faculty
•Undergraduate-only program — students are never taught by or compete with graduate students
Academic info
Snapshot
3.82
Avg GPA (W)
39%
Admit Rate
school-wide
78%
Grad Rate
1.6K
Enrollment
$71K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$28,199
after typical aid
Tuition & Fees
$57,704
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$17,732
$30-48k$19,057
$48-75k$23,152
$75-110k$27,396
$110k+$37,104
Program info updated 1d ago
Program Highlights
Program Recognition
•Among the United States' leading undergraduate programs in theatrical design, technical theatre, and production stage management
•Ranked No. 1 Theatre Design College in Illinois (Prepler, 2021; collegefactual.com, 2022)
•ETCP Recognized Employer — one of only five universities in the country to earn this designation (2022)
Training
•Faculty regularly attend International Thespian Festival, SETC, USITT, College Audition Project, Illinois High School Theatre Festival, and Missouri Thespians State Conference
Performance & Productions
•Practice-based, all-encompassing pre-professional curriculum
•Applied training in costuming, hair and makeup, lighting, scenic, sound, and production stage management
•Six large-scale productions per season with multiple opportunities to design, build, and stage manage
•Students can specialize in Costume Design, Scenic Design, Lighting Design, or Stage Management
Notable Alumni
•Brian Bogin BFA '99 — Broadway stage manager for War Horse, Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, and Rent
Professional Development
•Conservatory-style training within a liberal arts setting
•Small class sizes with close, personal instruction from experienced faculty
•Undergraduate-only program — students are never taught by or compete with graduate students
Program Recognition
•Among the United States' leading undergraduate programs in theatrical design, technical theatre, and production stage management
•Ranked No. 1 Theatre Design College in Illinois (Prepler, 2021; collegefactual.com, 2022)
•ETCP Recognized Employer — one of only five universities in the country to earn this designation (2022)
Training
•Faculty regularly attend International Thespian Festival, SETC, USITT, College Audition Project, Illinois High School Theatre Festival, and Missouri Thespians State Conference
Performance & Productions
•Practice-based, all-encompassing pre-professional curriculum
•Applied training in costuming, hair and makeup, lighting, scenic, sound, and production stage management
•Six large-scale productions per season with multiple opportunities to design, build, and stage manage
•Students can specialize in Costume Design, Scenic Design, Lighting Design, or Stage Management
Notable Alumni
•Brian Bogin BFA '99 — Broadway stage manager for War Horse, Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, and Rent
Professional Development
•Conservatory-style training within a liberal arts setting
•Small class sizes with close, personal instruction from experienced faculty
•Undergraduate-only program — students are never taught by or compete with graduate students
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