Theatre Technology
Bachelor of Fine Arts
The Theatre School
Programs of Interest
0Become an expert in theatre technology
The Theatre School’s Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) theatre technology degree will train you in the execution and realization of a designer’s vision. As a Theatre Technology major, you’ll collaborate with designers and other technicians to create the set, props, light, and sound for theatre and entertainment productions.
In the Theatre Technology program, you’ll be trained to execute the realization of a designer’s vision working as a technical director, rigger, draftsperson, props artisan, scenic carpenter, and theatrical craftsperson.
The program simulates a theatrical technician’s professional experience and process. You’ll learn to translate creative designs into technical plans in order to create the actual physical structures for performances. As you prepare for your theatre technology degree, you’ll also collaborate and problem-solve with directors, designers, and other technicians to create the set, props, and physical environment for theatre and entertainment productions.
Learn from a distinguished and award-winning faculty of professional technicians, artists, and designers both in the classroom and through individual guidance and advising.
Classes
Coursework
- Construction and Rigging
- History of Dramatic Literature
- Principles of Design
- Production Management
- Technical Drawing
- Theatre Crew
Career Options
Career
- Automation technician
- Commercial scenic production
- Craftsperson
- Production manager
- Project manager
- Props artisan
- Props master
- Rigger
- Scenic carpenter & welder
- Technical director
Featured Faculty
Students learn from distinguished and award-winning faculty who are professional technicians, artists, and designers both in the classroom and through individual guidance and advising. Shane Kelly, the program head, is an internationally recognized rigger, production manager, and technical director. He is the co-author of the 4th Edition of Stage Rigging Handbook with Jay O. Glerum.