Training
•Hands-on theatrical design and technology training in stagecraft, lighting, sound, costumes, scenic design, stage management, and drafting
•Students graduate with a professional portfolio and website
•Coursework includes portfolio development, advanced design topics, scenic design, costume design, sound design, and lighting design
Performance & Productions
•Advanced undergraduates can be selected as designers on full season productions with departmental budgets
•Student designers work under mentorship from professional faculty and guest designers
•Production Practicum integrates design and technical theatre work into the department season
Professional Development
•Chicago-area guest artists and faculty help students build theatre industry networks
•Recent graduates interned with Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Goodman Theatre, American Theatre Company, and Greenhouse Theater Center
•Career preparation includes portfolio development, assistant design roles, and focused job interview preparation
