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Program Characteristics

No Prescreen
No Audition
Interview Required
In-Person Only
University App Required

Program Highlights

PLACEMENT & OUTCOMES

Over 75% of graduates secure paid professional work, paid internships, or graduate school within 12 months
Department placement rate is more than four times the national average
One of the strongest design and technical theatre programs in the southeast

TRAINING

Covers scenery, lighting, costumes, sound, properties, stage management, and technical direction
Courses in Scene Design, Costume Design, Lighting Design (each with advanced sequel)
Hand Drafting, History of Fashion/Architecture/Decor
Stagecraft, Advanced Stagecraft, and Stage Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

International theatre tours (London, Toronto/Stratford, Italy)
Internship placements include Disney College Program, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, Aurora Theater
Alumni in stage management at Brevard Music Center, production at Red Phoenix Theatre Company
Theatre for Young Audiences productions seen by 6,000+ children annually

Key Info

University App

Deadline
Rolling

Program App

Interview Requirements

PORTFOLIO

Survey of work samples demonstrating design and technical abilities
Include examples of scenic, lighting, costume, sound, or properties work

WRITTEN RECOMMENDATIONS

Required for scholarship consideration

Good to Know

APPLICATION

Submit university application through the YHC application portal
Optional: complete the Theatre scholarship inquiry form for scholarship consideration

SCHOLARSHIPS

Fine Arts Scholarships available for Theatrical Design and Production majors
Selection based on interview, portfolio survey, and written recommendations

ENROLLMENT

Rolling admissions — no fixed application deadline

What's The Process

ADMISSION PROCESS

Admitted through the university application — no performance audition required
Fine Arts Scholarship candidates present portfolio and interview on campus

SCHOLARSHIP REVIEW

Contact the Fine Arts office to schedule: (706) 379-5182 or finearts@yhc.edu
Includes on-campus interview, portfolio survey, and written recommendations

Scholarship Info

Fine Arts Scholarships awarded based on interview, portfolio survey, and written recommendations
Contact Fine Arts office: (706) 379-5182 or finearts@yhc.edu
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Academic School Information

64%
Admit Rate
48%
Grad Rate
810
Enrollment
$47,195
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$32,305
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$11,008
after typical aid

Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.

Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$11,154
Family Income $30k - $48k$7,888
Family Income $48k - $75k$9,309
Family Income $75k - $110k$13,219
Family Income $110k+$12,588