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BA Performing and Visual Arts Design and Technology

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

Study AbroadTransfer In Friendly

Training

Combines design and technology across theater, art, media, music, museum studies, and film

Students develop skills in scenic design, lighting, sound, costume, and production management

Equal emphasis on independent endeavor and collaboration

No prior experience required to pursue the major

Professional Development

Prepares students for both design and technical careers in the $2+ trillion global entertainment and media industry

Strong foundation for graduate programs in design and technology

Professional development pathways via APEX experiential learning ecosystem

Facilities

Kaleidoscope Performing Arts Center with 380-seat Lenfest Theater and flexible black box

Scenic workshop and rehearsal studio with lighting and sound capabilities

Shared facilities with the Philip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art on campus

Degree Flexibility

Broad liberal arts foundation, not a narrowly construed BFA or technical education

Flexibility to concentrate on areas of particular interest

Interdisciplinary degree within a top-100 liberal arts college

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.48

Admit rate

92%

school-wide

Grad rate

73%

Enrollment

1.5K

Earnings

$74K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$62,250

Before aid

Average net price

$30,536

After aid

Tuition And Cost · ursinus.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 27, 10:26 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Combines design and technology across theater, art, media, music, museum studies, and film

Students develop skills in scenic design, lighting, sound, costume, and production management

Equal emphasis on independent endeavor and collaboration

No prior experience required to pursue the major

Professional Development

Prepares students for both design and technical careers in the $2+ trillion global entertainment and media industry

Strong foundation for graduate programs in design and technology

Professional development pathways via APEX experiential learning ecosystem

Facilities

Kaleidoscope Performing Arts Center with 380-seat Lenfest Theater and flexible black box

Scenic workshop and rehearsal studio with lighting and sound capabilities

Shared facilities with the Philip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art on campus

Degree Flexibility

Broad liberal arts foundation, not a narrowly construed BFA or technical education

Flexibility to concentrate on areas of particular interest

Interdisciplinary degree within a top-100 liberal arts college

Program Highlights

Training

Combines design and technology across theater, art, media, music, museum studies, and film

Students develop skills in scenic design, lighting, sound, costume, and production management

Equal emphasis on independent endeavor and collaboration

No prior experience required to pursue the major

Professional Development

Prepares students for both design and technical careers in the $2+ trillion global entertainment and media industry

Strong foundation for graduate programs in design and technology

Professional development pathways via APEX experiential learning ecosystem

Facilities

Kaleidoscope Performing Arts Center with 380-seat Lenfest Theater and flexible black box

Scenic workshop and rehearsal studio with lighting and sound capabilities

Shared facilities with the Philip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art on campus

Degree Flexibility

Broad liberal arts foundation, not a narrowly construed BFA or technical education

Flexibility to concentrate on areas of particular interest

Interdisciplinary degree within a top-100 liberal arts college

Key Info

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Scholarship Interview Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Optional interview for scholarship consideration only; it is not required for program admission.

Transcript (Required)

Official high school transcripts

Letters of Recommendation (Required)

Secondary School Report and recommendation from guidance counselor

Essay (Required)

Personal essay

Application Checklist · ursinus.edu

Good to Know

Application Portal

Apply free via Common App or Ursinus College application

Test optional

Enrollment

Fall and spring enrollment available

Spring enrollment deadline: December 1

Transfer Pathway

Students transferring from a partner community college into the parallel Performing and Visual Arts Design and Technology major may qualify for guaranteed admission with junior status after completing an eligible associate degree and the agreement requirements.

Transfer Articulation Agreements · ursinus.edu

What's The Process

No Audition Required

Admission is through the standard university application process

No audition, portfolio, or artistic supplement required for admission

Students gain hands-on production experience through departmental productions after enrollment

Scholarship Info

Creative & Performing Arts Scholarship

Full-tuition award for an incoming first-year student with exceptional artistic talent

Submit a written statement, resume, design/technology/stage-management portfolio, and a video discussing experience, contributions, interests, and fit

Finalists are invited to campus for an interview and portfolio review

Scholarship application deadline: January 15

Merit Scholarships

All admitted students receive at least $35,000 in merit awards

No separate application required for general merit scholarship eligibility

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.48

Admit rate

92%

school-wide

Grad rate

73%

Enrollment

1.5K

Earnings

$74K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$62,250

Before aid

Average net price

$30,536

After aid

Tuition And Cost · ursinus.edu College Scorecard

Training

Combines design and technology across theater, art, media, music, museum studies, and film

Students develop skills in scenic design, lighting, sound, costume, and production management

Equal emphasis on independent endeavor and collaboration

No prior experience required to pursue the major

Professional Development

Prepares students for both design and technical careers in the $2+ trillion global entertainment and media industry

Strong foundation for graduate programs in design and technology

Professional development pathways via APEX experiential learning ecosystem

Facilities

Kaleidoscope Performing Arts Center with 380-seat Lenfest Theater and flexible black box

Scenic workshop and rehearsal studio with lighting and sound capabilities

Shared facilities with the Philip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art on campus

Degree Flexibility

Broad liberal arts foundation, not a narrowly construed BFA or technical education

Flexibility to concentrate on areas of particular interest

Interdisciplinary degree within a top-100 liberal arts college

Updated Aug 27, 10:26 PM