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12-24 Students

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BFA Entertainment Design & Production

Scenic Design

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Virtual Only

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12-24 Students

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BFA Acting

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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Selective12-24 StudentsStudy Abroad

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BA Theatre

Theatre Arts

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25-40 StudentsStudy Abroad

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BA Theatre

Theatre Creation

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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25-40 StudentsStudy Abroad

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BA Theatre

Theatre Leadership Management

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In-Person or Virtual

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25-40 StudentsStudy Abroad

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BFA Entertainment Design & Production

Scenic Design

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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Virtual Only

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12-24 Students

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BFA Entertainment Design & Production

Lighting Design

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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Virtual Only

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12-24 Students

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BFA Entertainment Design & Production

Costume Design

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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Virtual Only

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12-24 Students

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BFA Entertainment Design & Production

Technical Direction

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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Virtual Only

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12-24 Students

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BFA Emerging Media Arts

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No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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Virtual Only

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Study Abroad

Training

•Concentrated training in scenic design for live and filmed entertainment

•Small 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio

•Hands-on learning from day one with close faculty mentoring

Notable Alumni

•David Duffy — VP of Live Entertainment at Walt Disney World; 35+ year Disney career spanning theme parks, cruise line, and Disneyland Paris (Theatre 1988)

Professional Development

•Collaboration with Hixson-Lied College community including Emerging Media Arts projects

•Student production company Theatrix

•Strong faculty connections across global theatre community with networking opportunities

Academic info

Snapshot

3.54

Avg GPA (W)

87%

Admit Rate

school-wide

66%

Grad Rate

19.2K

Enrollment

$57K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$17,747

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$10,434

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$28,584

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$12,751

$30-48k$13,054

$48-75k$14,699

$75-110k$18,975

$110k+$22,346

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Program Highlights

Training

•Concentrated training in scenic design for live and filmed entertainment

•Small 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio

•Hands-on learning from day one with close faculty mentoring

Notable Alumni

•David Duffy — VP of Live Entertainment at Walt Disney World; 35+ year Disney career spanning theme parks, cruise line, and Disneyland Paris (Theatre 1988)

Professional Development

•Collaboration with Hixson-Lied College community including Emerging Media Arts projects

•Student production company Theatrix

•Strong faculty connections across global theatre community with networking opportunities

Program Highlights

Training

•Concentrated training in scenic design for live and filmed entertainment

•Small 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio

•Hands-on learning from day one with close faculty mentoring

Notable Alumni

•David Duffy — VP of Live Entertainment at Walt Disney World; 35+ year Disney career spanning theme parks, cruise line, and Disneyland Paris (Theatre 1988)

Professional Development

•Collaboration with Hixson-Lied College community including Emerging Media Arts projects

•Student production company Theatrix

•Strong faculty connections across global theatre community with networking opportunities

Key Info

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Fee

$45Waiver

Deadline

PriorityNov 1, 2025

Final DeadlineMay 1, 2026

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Acceptd

Interview Requirements

Essay

•SHORT ESSAY: Why do you want to pursue a major in Entertainment Design and Production?

Resume

•Detail paid employment and volunteer work, theatre and film work, clubs and organizations, computer software experience, special recognitions, awards, and other relevant experience

Reference Letters

•TWO REFERENCE LETTERS, one page each

College Transcripts

•Transfer students should submit electronic photocopies of college transcripts; unofficial copies are acceptable

Portfolio

•4-6 digital image samples of creative work

•Photographs of productions you have worked on or designed

•Artistic work including photographs, sculpture, drawings, or paintings

•Drafting or technical drawings

•Include renderings and/or models

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Submit essay, resume, two reference letters, and portfolio via Acceptd when the portal is available

•Acceptd portal is being archived and set up for fall; current June 2026 snapshot does not post a fall application deadline

•Summer auditions listed for June 8-August 1; contact Chris Watson at chris.watson@unl.edu to submit materials while the portal is in transition

•Apply to UNL for full scholarship consideration

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Portfolio-based admission, no performance audition

•Submit materials via Acceptd when the portal is available

•Current Acceptd page lists Summer Auditions from June 8-August 1 while the portal is being archived and set up for fall

•Contact Chris Watson at chris.watson@unl.edu to submit materials during this transition period

•Fall deadline and interview details are not yet posted in the current Acceptd snapshot

Scholarship Info

•Over $1 million in scholarships offered to fine and performing arts students each year. All students are considered for scholarships.

Academic info

Snapshot

3.54

Avg GPA (W)

87%

Admit Rate

school-wide

66%

Grad Rate

19.2K

Enrollment

$57K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$17,747

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$10,434

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$28,584

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$12,751

$30-48k$13,054

$48-75k$14,699

$75-110k$18,975

$110k+$22,346

View full data on College Scorecard

Training

•Concentrated training in scenic design for live and filmed entertainment

•Small 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio

•Hands-on learning from day one with close faculty mentoring

Notable Alumni

•David Duffy — VP of Live Entertainment at Walt Disney World; 35+ year Disney career spanning theme parks, cruise line, and Disneyland Paris (Theatre 1988)

Professional Development

•Collaboration with Hixson-Lied College community including Emerging Media Arts projects

•Student production company Theatrix

•Strong faculty connections across global theatre community with networking opportunities

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