BFA Theatre at Pennsylvania State University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre offers two options: Design and Technology, and Stage Management. The B.F.A. degree in Theatre with the Design and Technology option is intended to develop a level of competence that will enable students who wish to pursue professional careers in theatre design, theatre technology and related entertainment fields to prepare themselves for specialized graduate studies, specialized professional training and/or immediate participation in creative work.

Faculty: College of Arts and Architecture | Duration: minimum 120 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 120 credits, including General Education and the requirements for the major. Required courses include The Art of the Theatre, Acting I, Introduction to Theatre Scenic and Costume Technology, Introduction to Theatre Sound and Lighting Technology, Fundamentals of Design for the Theatre, Introduction to Scene Design.

Career pathways

The Theatre Design & Technology option prepares students to pursue successful careers in the live entertainment industry including theatre design and technology, film and television, corporate design, and other related fields such as exhibit design, multimedia and projection design, concerts, national and international tours and production companies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Acceptance into the Design and Technology option is based on a faculty interview and portfolio review. Acceptance into the Stage Management option is based on a faculty interview and production book review. Entrance Procedures Students interested in pursuing Theatre (B.F.A.) should follow the appropriate first year, change of major, or transfer application instructions found under Theatre (BA, BFA, MFA) Admission Information at https://arts.psu.edu/how-to-apply/#specific .

Undergraduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer entry; the application opens August 1 for Fall and Summer and June 1 for Spring.

Early Action: apply by November 1 to receive a decision by December 24. Recommended submission deadline for all applications: December 1. Applicants apply through the MyPennState application or the Common App. A nonrefundable application fee is paid by credit card; fee waivers are available to eligible students.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.psu.edu/apply/

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