
Tuesday: Noon - 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Description of Major
This major educates students about the backstage world of professional theater. The program stresses the ensemble nature of theater, providing experience in all aspects of production, with advanced training in the areas of set design, costuming, lighting, makeup, sound, stage management, and technical direction.
For more information on studying Theatre Design and Production: click here
Employment Opportunities
Graduates are prepared for a wide range of positions in theaters, major opera companies, touring productions, theme parks, cruise ships, and professional scenic houses. A variety of jobs are available for theatre design and production graduates, including:
| Arts Center Administrator | Assistant Lighting Designer |
| Costume Designer | Costume Specialist |
| Events Coordinator | Exhibit/Display Designer |
| Facilities Manager | Lighting Designer |
| Lighting Operator | Lighting Programmer |
| Lighting-Robotics Operator | Make-up Artist |
| Master Electrician | Production Designer |
| Production Manager/Coordinator | Production Scheduler |
| Professor | Prop Manager |
| Props Designer | Scene Painter |
| Set Designer | Sound Designer |
| Sound Engineer | Special Effects and Pyro |
| Stage Manager | Stunt Coordinator |
| Supernumerary Coordinator | Teacher |
| Technical Director | Television/Film Production Assistant |
| Television/Film Assistant Director | Theater Manager |
| Wig Designer |
Some positions listed may require education or training beyond an undergraduate degree.
Additional Links
American Society of Theatre Consultants