WHAT IS DESIGN AND TECHNICAL THEATRE
This major is part of the Fine Arts and Design Exploration Group
Design and Technical Theatre Major Website
The Design/Tech BFA program prepares candidates for entry-level positions in the areas of design, management, technology and craft professions in theatre and other parts of the entertainment industry. Upon completing this program, some students advance to graduate-level professional training at a variety of institutions throughout the country. Undergraduate Design/Tech majors have the opportunity to study and work in all areas, including Scenery Design, Construction & Rigging, Costume Design and Construction, Lighting Design, Properties Design & Construction, and Sound Design. Course work combines with practical work on CRT productions. Advanced undergraduates with particular promise often serve as assistant designers or designers for CRT Studio Works productions.
Declaration, Major Requirements, and Courses
HOW TO DECLARE:
PORTFOLIO REVIEW & INTERVIEW. Current UConn students will typically interview in late December/January along with the current grouping of high school seniors. Application information and SlideRoom link can be found here.
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MAJOR REQUIREMENTS:
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HELPFUL INTRO COURSES:
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Possible Career Opportunities
COMMON CAREER PATHS:
UConn students who major in Design and Technical Theatre often pursue careers in design, management, and technology in theater and other areas of the entertainment industry. Common examples include but are not limited to careers in:
- Audio
- Costume design
- Drafting
- Event planning
- Lighting design
- Production
- Rigging and set construction
- Scenery design
- Sound
- Technical directing
- Theatre planning
- Video
COMMON AREAS OF GRADUATE STUDY:
Design and Technical Theatre majors who go on to pursue graduate studies most often pursue a Master of Arts or Master of Fine Arts degree. Common examples include but are not limited to degrees in:
- Business administration
- Design engineering
- Lighting design and technology
- Scenography
- Textile design
- Theatre or technical directing
ADDITIONAL CAREER RESOURCES:
For additional examples of careers and graduate studies that UConn alumni have pursued, visit the UConn alumni search on LinkedIn.
For further insight beyond the journeys of UConn alumni, visit Zippia or “What Can I do with this Major?”
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