Programs of Study
Each candidate will work with the design faculty to develop a unique
three year MFA program of study. Our training emphasizes production
design for theater and dance as well as the related arts of film, television,
exhibit design and special events.
All programs include 9-18 credits of full-time apprenticeship at a
local professional theater, studies in secondary design areas and cross-discipline
training in the allied arts.
Courses of study are tailored to specific concentrations in Costume,
Scenery or Lighting Design. All also include general studies in Art
and Design.
| 1st Year |
|
| Fall |
Spring |
- Period & Styles
- Costume Design
- Design Elective*
|
- Pattern Making
- Scenic Design
- Design Elective*
|
| 2nd Year |
|
| Fall |
Spring |
- Advanced Costume Design
- Ind. Study (Mainstage Design)
- Design Elective*
|
Professional Apprenticeship |
| 3rd year |
|
| Fall |
Spring |
- Thesis Research I (Mainstage Design)
- Lighting Design
- Design Elective*
|
- Thesis Research II (Written Thesis)
- Ind. Study (Mainstage Design)
- Design Elective*
|
| 1st Year |
|
| Fall |
Spring |
- Period & Styles
- Scenic Design
- Design Elective*
|
- Production Drafting
- Lighting Design
- Design Elective*
|
| 2nd Year |
|
| Fall |
Spring |
- Advanced Lighting Design
- Ind. Study (Mainstage Design)
- Design Elective*
|
Professional Apprenticeship |
| 3rd Year |
|
| Fall |
Spring |
- Thesis Research I (Mainstage Design)
- Costume Design
- Design Elective*
|
- Thesis Research II (Written Thesis)
- Ind. Study (Mainstage Design)
- Design Elective*
|
| 1st Year |
|
| Fall |
Spring |
- Period & Styles
- Lighting Design
- Design Elective*
|
- Production Drafting
- Scenic Design
- Design Elective*
|
| 2nd Year |
|
| Fall |
Spring |
- Professional Apprenticeship
|
- Advanced Lighting Design
- Ind. Study (Mainstage Design)
- Design Elective*
|
| 3rd Year |
|
| Fall |
Spring |
- Thesis Research I (Mainstage Design)
- Lighting Design
- Design Elective*
|
- Thesis Research II (Written Thesis)
- Ind. Study (Mainstage Design)
- Design Elective*
|
*Design Electives can include Theater special topics classes or appropriate
classes in Art, Event Management, Interior Design or Museum Studies
|
