Scene Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts

The Theatre School

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Set your major to scene design

The Theatre School’s Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Scene Design is designed to help you develop your artistic vision while gaining the practical experience needed to succeed as a professional designer. In this program, you will learn how to visualize and create the physical world of a play by working closely with directors, dramaturgs, other designers, and skilled technicians in our professional scene shop.

You will learn from experienced, award-winning faculty who are working professionals in design and the arts. Their guidance supports your growth both in the classroom and through hands-on production work. Throughout the program, you will receive feedback through portfolio reviews, presentations, and exhibitions of your work, helping you refine your skills and build a strong body of design work to support your career goals.

Classes

Coursework

  • Drawing for Designers
  • Model Building
  • Principles of Design
  • Scenographic Drafting
  • Rendering for Designers I
  • Scene Painting
  • Special Topics in Theatre Technology
  • Design Internship

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Career Options

Career
  • Scenic Designer
  • Production Designer
  • Technical Director
  • Set Designer/Decorator (Film/TV)
  • Art Director
  • Scenic Artist
  • Exhibit/Experiential Designer
  • Touring or Event Production Designer
REGINA

Featured Faculty

<div class="ck-content"><p>We’re thrilled to announce that <a href="/faculty/regina-garcia">Regina Garcia</a>, Head of Scene Design​ at The Theatre School at DePaul University, has been awarded the 2025 Distinguished Achievement Award in Scene Design and Technology by the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT)!</p></div>

EMILY

Featured Staff

<div class="ck-content"><p>Click <a href="https://www.facebook.com/reel/4199562620272239">here </a>to hear from <a href="/faculty/emily-altman">Emily Altman</a>, Scenic Artist and Paint Shop Manager, as she shares how the set for "Lottery Day" was built.</p></div>

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