Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design and Technology

Program Overview

Brenau University's Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design and Technology equips students with hands-on experience and industry knowledge for careers in theatrical design and entertainment technology. The program offers three concentrations: Scene & Costume Design, Lighting & Sound Design, and Technical & Stage Management. Students benefit from instruction by experienced professors and access to three distinct theatre spaces, preparing them for professional roles in the industry or graduate studies.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: Brenau's Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design and Technology degree equips students with the knowledge and experience needed for a career in theatrical design and entertainment technology.
• Objectives: The program aims to:
• Provide hands-on experience in theatre and technology.
• Prepare students for the professional market.
• Offer instruction from experienced professors working in the industry.
• Combine theoretical and practical learning.
• Develop skills in a specific area of the industry through concentrations.
• Program Description: The program offers three concentrations:
• Scene & Costume Design
• Lighting & Sound Design
• Technical & Stage Management

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The program employs a combination of theory and application-based courses.
• Faculty: Students learn from accomplished professors with active industry experience.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Production designer for film or theatre
• Theatre technician
• Theatre technical director
• Prop maker for film or theatre
• Stage manager
• Scenic designer
• Scenic painter/sculptor
• Costume designer
• Costume technician
• Costume shop manager
• Lighting designer
• Lighting technician
• Sound designer
• Sound technician/mixer
• Sound engineer