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