Student Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from this program will:
- Interpret, collaborate, and develop ideas and abilities in practice.
- Use discipline specific tools in design and production processes.
- Generate, organize, and integrate visual research, textual analysis, and material history.
- Prepare and plan entrepreneurial strategy towards a career in the live entertainment industry.
- Collaborate, combine, and synthesize design and technical skills through live production.
Program Requirements
The Master of Fine Arts: Design and Technology is a three-year, 60-credit-hour program that includes the Core coursework across all areas of emphasis. Students complete the rest of their credit hours from one of the areas of emphasis from the list below1.
Design & Technology Core
Scenic Design
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| 18 |
| Professional Scene Design Studio | |
| THEATRE 5530 | Drafting for The Theatre | 3 |
| 6 |
| Advanced Technical Drafting (2 semesters) | |
| THEATRE 5524 | Rendering Techniques for the Theatre Designer I | 3 |
| THEATRE 5531R | Rendering Techniques for the Theatre Designer II | 3 |
| THEATRE 5537 | History of Design and Decor | 3 |
| THEATRE 5400 | Branding for Theatre Designers | 3 |
| 4 | 6 |
| 6 |
| Professional Theatre Partnership 2 | |
| Total Credits | 51 |
Costume Design and Technology
Lighting Design and Technology
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| 18 |
| Professional Lighting Design Studio | |
| THEATRE 5572 | Stage Lighting Technology | 3 |
| THEATRE 5530 | Drafting for The Theatre | 3 |
| THEATRE 5585 | Advanced Technical Drafting | 3 |
| THEATRE 5400 | Branding for Theatre Designers | 3 |
| THEATRE 5537 | History of Design and Decor | 3 |
| THEATRE 5590G | Directed Graduate Studies: Lighting (Programming) | 3 |
| THEATRE 5590K | Directed Graduate Studies: Technical Production (Rigging) | 3 |
| 4 | 3 |
| THEATRE 5599 | Research And Thesis | 3 |
| 6 |
| Professional Theatre Partnership 2 | |
| Total Credits | 51 |
Digital and Immersive Media
Sound Design
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| THEATRE 5521A | Professional Sound Design | 3 |
| THEATRE 5521B | Professional Sound Design | 3 |
| THEATRE 5521C | Professional Sound Design | 3 |
| THEATRE 5521D | Professional Sound Design | 3 |
| 8 |
| Individual Performance Studies (Audio Recording) | |
| 8 |
| Individual Performance Studies (Hard Disc Recording) | |
| 8 |
| Individual Performance Studies (Sound Scoring) | |
| 3 |
| THEATRE 5598RA | Research And Performance | 6 |
| 6 |
| Professional Theatre Partnership 2 | |
| Total Credits | 51 |
Stage Management
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| 12 |
| Graduate Stage Management Seminar | |
| THEATRE 5517C | Graduate Assistant Stage Management | 3 |
| THEATRE 5422 | Graduate Stage Management: LORT | 3 |
| THEATRE 5517D | Graduate Stage Management: Opera | 3 |
| THEATRE 5424 | Graduate Stage Management: Dance and Cirque Performance | 3 |
| THEATRE 5578 | Professional Theatre Administration | 3 |
| THEATRE 5530 | Drafting for The Theatre | 3 |
| THEATRE 5590J | Directed Graduate Studies: Stage Management (Union/CBAs) | 3 |
| 4 | 9 |
| THEATRE 5599 | Research And Thesis 1 | 3 |
| 6 |
| Professional Theatre Partnership 2 | |
| Total Credits | 51 |
1 While not common, it is possible to study in two areas. Students interested in more than one area of study should contact the Theatre Division to discuss a specific plan and explore feasibility.
2 When a Professional Partnership is not available, students may substitute these credits with additional electives, in consultation with Area Head.
3 Some or all of these Thesis hours may be replaced by Professional Theatre Partnerships credits, when available, in consultation with Area Head.
4 Electives may be chosen from graduate courses across the Conservatory or from upper-level courses in the Film and Media Arts and Media, Art, and Design programs, in consultation with Area Head.
