Overview

The M.F.A. Production Design program at Ohio University is structured to allow specialization and to encourage dual area interests. With a graduate population of 25-30 design and technology students, classes tend to be small and intense, so students get a lot of individual attention and mentoring. Production Design areas include scenic, costume, lighting and sound design.

Program Structure

Year 1

The initial year includes fundamentals in design, the director-designer collaboration, and developing skills in drawing, painting and/or digital drafting and paperwork. Realized production assignments generally begin with an assistantship and follow with a design assignment in the second semester.

Year 2

The second year is focused on synthesis of skills and practical experiences. Students take advanced courses in design as well as the business of design, theater history and criticism and electives to complete the first two years. Realized production will continue with at least one assignment per semester as well as production work related to practicum credits or graduate stipends.

Year 3

Students design a fully supported main stage thesis project and intern at substantial professional theater or an equivalent producing organization. The final requirement is the presentation of a digital and traditional "exit portfolio" and website that meet prevailing professional standards. Graduates should be able to pass the portfolio review portion of the United Scenic Artists Union exam or gain entry into a significant regional or Broadway design studio.

Opportunities

The majority of our productions are designed by student and all are produced by our students. With two main stages and four lab spaces, most set and costume designers get at least two main stage and several lab theater design experiences. Lighting and sound designers generally get additional production opportunities. All designers and technicians will work with professional directors, designers and actors as part of the Tantrum Theater professional component of the School. Design students are widely sought after for student films and dance productions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Digital Portfolio and Performance Photography
Design Skills - Figure Drawing and Costume Illustration Techniques
Drafting for the Theater
Vectorworks for the Theater
Scenography Seminar
Directing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
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Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

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Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Athens, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Graduate students are selected after careful review of portfolios, writing, or auditions. An online application through the Graduate College begins the process, but each candidate is accepted by the program head of the specific program. The GRE is not required, however a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 is required, except in cases of provisional admittance.

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33390 USD / year

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33390 USD / year

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17790 USD / year

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Living costs

Athens

United States

1079 - 1780 USD / month

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