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BFA Theatre Design/Technology
Scenic Design
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Selective12-24 StudentsTraining
•Professional BFA program developing skills as both artists and craftspeople with emphasis on teamwork and collaboration
•Core skills include conceptualization, drafting, model-making, rendering, script analysis, and research
•Students take on various production roles, culminating as Scenic Designer on a fully realized production before graduation
Notable Alumni
•Evan Adamson '03 — Associate Set Designer on 15+ Broadway productions, many Tony-nominated or winning
•Alumni have received Tony, Emmy, Obie, and Drama Desk Awards
•Alumni are members of USA Local 829, IATSE, and AEA
•Credits span theater, opera, experiential design, television, and film
Professional Development
•NYC enrichment including observing tech rehearsals, attending productions, and visiting prominent art museums
•More than 86% of graduates working in their chosen profession
Facilities
•The Performing Arts Center (PAC) with busy schedule of dance, musical, and dramatic productions
•Modern design studios with personal workspace and drawing tables
•Private/semiprivate studios often provided for juniors and seniors
Academic info
Snapshot
3.39
Avg GPA (W)
74%
Admit Rate
school-wide
62%
Grad Rate
3.2K
Enrollment
$45K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$18,913
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$8,953
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,203
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$11,835
$30-48k$15,230
$48-75k$19,658
$75-110k$20,886
$110k+$25,428
Program info updated 3d ago
Program Highlights
Training
•Professional BFA program developing skills as both artists and craftspeople with emphasis on teamwork and collaboration
•Core skills include conceptualization, drafting, model-making, rendering, script analysis, and research
•Students take on various production roles, culminating as Scenic Designer on a fully realized production before graduation
Notable Alumni
•Evan Adamson '03 — Associate Set Designer on 15+ Broadway productions, many Tony-nominated or winning
•Alumni have received Tony, Emmy, Obie, and Drama Desk Awards
•Alumni are members of USA Local 829, IATSE, and AEA
•Credits span theater, opera, experiential design, television, and film
Professional Development
•NYC enrichment including observing tech rehearsals, attending productions, and visiting prominent art museums
•More than 86% of graduates working in their chosen profession
Facilities
•The Performing Arts Center (PAC) with busy schedule of dance, musical, and dramatic productions
•Modern design studios with personal workspace and drawing tables
•Private/semiprivate studios often provided for juniors and seniors
Training
•Professional BFA program developing skills as both artists and craftspeople with emphasis on teamwork and collaboration
•Core skills include conceptualization, drafting, model-making, rendering, script analysis, and research
•Students take on various production roles, culminating as Scenic Designer on a fully realized production before graduation
Notable Alumni
•Evan Adamson '03 — Associate Set Designer on 15+ Broadway productions, many Tony-nominated or winning
•Alumni have received Tony, Emmy, Obie, and Drama Desk Awards
•Alumni are members of USA Local 829, IATSE, and AEA
•Credits span theater, opera, experiential design, television, and film
Professional Development
•NYC enrichment including observing tech rehearsals, attending productions, and visiting prominent art museums
•More than 86% of graduates working in their chosen profession
Facilities
•The Performing Arts Center (PAC) with busy schedule of dance, musical, and dramatic productions
•Modern design studios with personal workspace and drawing tables
•Private/semiprivate studios often provided for juniors and seniors
Updated 3d ago
