The B.F.A. in Design and Technology for Performance prepares students for professional careers or graduate study in design and technology for the broad spectrum of performance venues, whether live, mediated, or electronic. The program of study and activities range from theatre, dance, and opera, to television and film, concerts and special events, and the new emerging digital, electronic, and interactive performing arts. Students can focus their studies the Costumes, Lighting, and Scenic concentrations. Students are provided a wide range of practical and theoretical classes, hands-on production experiences, and actual design opportunities. There are yearly portfolio reviews for continuation in the program of study. Seek advisement early.
A program that prepares individuals to apply artistic, technical and dramatic principles and techniques to the communication of dramatic information, ideas, moods, and feelings through technical theatre methods. Includes instruction in set design, lighting design, sound effects, theatre acoustics, scene painting, property management, costume design, and technical direction and production and use of computer applications to support these functions.