Training
•Productions designed entirely by undergraduate students — faculty input is strictly advisory
•Students build varied portfolios while acquiring production experience
•Combination of conceptual design classroom work and practical shop and stage experience
•Work in three different performance spaces
Notable Alumni
•Maggie Nelson — set decorator for the television series 'Tiny Beautiful Things'; charge artist at Sets to Go Entertainment Construction •Seth T. Jackson — 2x Parnelli Award winner for Set Designer of the Year; scenic and lighting designer for Broadway ('Thoroughly Modern Millie', 'Chicago', 'Aladdin') and major concert tours
Professional Development
•Associated with The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis and Opera Theatre of Saint Louis
•Study abroad and internship opportunities available during third or fourth year
•Students enrich studies by working with professional partners
