Program Overview

Program Overview

The Spring at Tisch Theatre Production and Design track offers conservatory-style training in theatre production and design for the performing arts. This program is designed for undergraduate sophomores, juniors, and seniors from other colleges and universities who wish to hone their skills in drafting, drawing, computer-aided design/drafting (CAD), model making, cutting, and draping.

Core Curriculum

Students will take up to two core courses: a Theatre Production and Design Level I course (4 units) and/or a Theatre Production and Design Level II course (4 units). Courses may include Scenic Design, Costume Design, Lighting Design, Sound Design and Management, Advanced Drafting, Vectorworks, or Figure Drawing.

Companion Courses

Students are responsible for getting courses taken through Spring at Tisch credited to their degree program at their home college or university.

Dates

• Spring 2026: January 20 - May 13, 2026
• Application deadline: October 20, 2025

Admissions

The Spring at Tisch Theatre Production and Design track is open to full-time matriculated undergraduate sophomores, juniors, and seniors from other colleges and universities.

• Prerequisite: Prior coursework/experience in Fundamental Technical Theatre, Design, or Stage Management or equivalent; experience in painting, drawing, and/or drafting; or college-level production experience.
• Students must not be on academic or disciplinary probation.

Tuition and Fees

• Visiting Student Full-time Tuition, 12-18 units flat rate, per term: $32,811

Financial Aid and Bursar Information

Tisch does not have direct scholarships for visiting students. However, visiting students can consult with their home institutions about portable financial assistance such as Pell Grants, Stafford Loans, and educational PLUS loans.

Housing and Meal Plans

For spring 2025, on-campus housing is not available. Students must seek their own accommodations off-campus.

Health Insurance

All eligible registered Spring at Tisch students must maintain health insurance comparable to the NYU-sponsored Student Health Insurance Plan. International students are automatically enrolled in the NYU-sponsored Student Health Insurance Comprehensive Plan, unless they complete the online enrollment/waiver process before the semester deadline.

Research Areas

The program focuses on theatre production and design, including areas such as:

• Scenic Design
• Costume Design
• Lighting Design
• Sound Design and Management
• Advanced Drafting
• Vectorworks
• Figure Drawing

Program Structure

The program is a full-time, spring semester consisting of 12-18 units. The course load includes the core curriculum of 4-8 units and additional companion courses. Students will gain hands-on production experience while taking a suite of courses tailored to their concentration and experience. There is also an opportunity to work on at least two Drama Department spring productions, serving as crew and/or assistant designer. Advanced students may have the opportunity to design smaller-scale student productions as well.