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Program Characteristics
Prescreen Required
No Audition
Interview Required
In-Person or Virtual
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•General preparation for professional design of scenery, costumes, sound, and lighting
•Preparation for careers in theatre and/or film or graduate studies
•Small-class studio courses, laboratories, and hands-on production involvement
•69 credit hours across Theatre & Dance, Visual Art, and Art History departments
PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE
•Involvement in University Theatre and University Dance Company productions
•Work alongside professional faculty and staff in fully-equipped facilities
FACULTY
•Scenography faculty with professional and academic expertise
•Integrated approach covering scenic, lighting, costume, and sound design
•MFA Scenography program on campus provides mentorship opportunities
Key Info
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Deadlines
PriorityDec 1, 2025
Rolling
Fee
$40Waiver
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Prescreen Requirements
PORTFOLIO (required)
•Submit portfolio of design and/or art work
•Should demonstrate interest and skills in scenery, costumes, sound, and/or lighting design
RESUME
•Include relevant theatre and design experience
Good to Know
APPLICATION PORTAL
•Submit portfolio materials via Acceptd
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
•Part of the Department of Theatre & Dance within the School of the Arts
•Coursework spans Theatre & Dance, Visual Art, and Art History
What's The Process
PORTFOLIO REVIEW
•Submit design portfolio for review
•Interview with design faculty follows portfolio review
•No performance audition required
CONTACT
•Head of Design: Kelly Vogel
Scholarship Info
DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIPS
•Over 35 different scholarships awarded each year
•Application deadline: January 15 for the following academic year
Program info updated Yesterday
Academic School Information
3.68
Avg GPA (W)
88%
Admit Rate
68%
Grad Rate
19,857
Enrollment
$61,945
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$11,700
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$29,412
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$17,365
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$10,908
Family Income $30k - $48k$12,702
Family Income $48k - $75k$16,097
Family Income $75k - $110k$20,649
Family Income $110k+$21,310
