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BFA Theatre Production
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Selective12-24 StudentsTraining
•Mentorship from internationally recognized faculty and working professionals
•Students assigned to at least one department production each semester
•Laboratory environment for applying classroom skills and theories
•Over 100 plays and projects annually across various studios and performance spaces
Notable Alumni
•Jacob Pinholster (BFA/MFA) — projection design for Broadway's Wicked, Spamalot, and Assassins; now Dean of Fine and Applied Arts at University of Illinois
•Graduates working at Shakespeare Theatre Company, Asolo Repertory Theatre, Universal, Off-Broadway, and Broadway
Professional Development
•Portfolio development and professional preparation for careers in live entertainment, film, and television
•Senior project and portfolio review required for graduation
Degree Flexibility
•Five specialization areas: Costume, Lighting, Scenery, Sound, and Digital Media
•Students complete coursework in all five areas before specializing in scenic design
•Specialized independent studies, advanced electives, and production assignments in scenery
Academic info
Snapshot
3.92
Avg GPA (W)
24%
Admit Rate
school-wide
91%
Grad Rate
35.6K
Enrollment
$72K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$6,541
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$6,381
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,659
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$1,982
$30-48k$2,768
$48-75k$7,151
$75-110k$12,905
$110k+$16,723
Program info updated 3d ago
Program Highlights
Training
•Mentorship from internationally recognized faculty and working professionals
•Students assigned to at least one department production each semester
•Laboratory environment for applying classroom skills and theories
•Over 100 plays and projects annually across various studios and performance spaces
Notable Alumni
•Jacob Pinholster (BFA/MFA) — projection design for Broadway's Wicked, Spamalot, and Assassins; now Dean of Fine and Applied Arts at University of Illinois
•Graduates working at Shakespeare Theatre Company, Asolo Repertory Theatre, Universal, Off-Broadway, and Broadway
Professional Development
•Portfolio development and professional preparation for careers in live entertainment, film, and television
•Senior project and portfolio review required for graduation
Degree Flexibility
•Five specialization areas: Costume, Lighting, Scenery, Sound, and Digital Media
•Students complete coursework in all five areas before specializing in scenic design
•Specialized independent studies, advanced electives, and production assignments in scenery
Training
•Mentorship from internationally recognized faculty and working professionals
•Students assigned to at least one department production each semester
•Laboratory environment for applying classroom skills and theories
•Over 100 plays and projects annually across various studios and performance spaces
Notable Alumni
•Jacob Pinholster (BFA/MFA) — projection design for Broadway's Wicked, Spamalot, and Assassins; now Dean of Fine and Applied Arts at University of Illinois
•Graduates working at Shakespeare Theatre Company, Asolo Repertory Theatre, Universal, Off-Broadway, and Broadway
Professional Development
•Portfolio development and professional preparation for careers in live entertainment, film, and television
•Senior project and portfolio review required for graduation
Degree Flexibility
•Five specialization areas: Costume, Lighting, Scenery, Sound, and Digital Media
•Students complete coursework in all five areas before specializing in scenic design
•Specialized independent studies, advanced electives, and production assignments in scenery
Updated 3d ago
