North Central College
BA in Theatrical Design and Technology

Naperville, USA

DEGREE TYPE

DURATION

4 years

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About : The BA in Theatrical Design and Technology focuses on the creative and technical aspects of theatre production. This program covers various areas, including set design, lighting, sound, and costume design, preparing students for diverse roles in the performing arts.

Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue several career paths, such as theatrical designer, production manager, or technical director. Opportunities also exist in event production, film, and television, allowing for a broad application of design and technology skills in creative industries.

Why choose theatrical design and technology at North Central College?

Are you a hands-on learner that wants to learn more about the intricacies of theatre set design? Do you want to work alongside an experienced crew made up of a production manager, costume designer, lighting and technical director, etc to put on a scenic performance? We aim to bring the stage to you, so you can expand your love of the performing arts and get you closer to producing your dream theatre performance.

Here you'll develop a design and technical theatre experience by working with accomplished faculty and Chicago-area professionals through hands-on experience staging multiple campus productions. North Central College's performing arts venues provide state-of-the-art, real-world "classrooms" for practicing and applying theatrical production design and technical skills. The curriculum covers all aspects of design, scenography, and technology, including stagecraft, makeup, light design, costume design, scenic design, stage management, and skills like drafting, model-making and rendering, and computer-aided design. Students gain exposure to the broader discipline of professional theatre through courses in script analysis, dramaturgy, history and literature, and directing. Opportunities are plentiful for further experiences and internships in the Chicago theatre community.

You can also:

Attend workshops and classes with theatre professionals.
Practice implementing design props and scenic elements for shows in our ambitious theatre season in collaboration with faculty and professional guest artists.
Develop additional design and technology skills through optional courses in art and interactive media studies.