4-Year Program
In the first two years, the BFA core curriculum is structured to expose students to the fundamental concepts and skills used by theater artists, fostering a sustained dialogue between thinking and making. In keeping with the School’s commitment to trans-disciplinary study, the core years are anchored in a series of project-driven Theater Studio Labs, in which students examine approaches to design thinking, visual communication and aesthetics, and explore ideas of “theater” as an expanded field. The core curriculum is intended to provide the foundation for advanced study in the métier practice of the student’s choice.
Transfer and upper-division undergraduates work with their mentors to create training programs tailored to each student's individual needs and interests. The curriculum is highly individualized, with core program requirements serving as a framework for further studies customized to meet each student's goals and ambitions.
All BFA Design and Production students are required to pass a Mid-Residence and Graduation Review in order to complete the Program and obtain the BFA degree.
Students may specialize in one or more of the following areas:
Scene Design
Costume Design
Lighting Design
Sound Design
Technical Direction
Experience Design/Themed Entertainment
Full Curriculum
Detailed curriculum and academic requirements can be found in the online course catalog.
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