Overview

Pursue your career as a themed entertainment designer at the first university to offer an M.F.A. degree in this multibillion-dollar global industry. We leverage a comprehensive curriculum that explores architecture, new media, film, live theater, and augmented and virtual reality so that you can design attractions from the ground up. With behind-the-scenes trips to leading theme parks, insights from expert faculty, and professional collaborations through SCADpro, you’re well on your way to ascending great heights.

Careers in Themed entertainment design at Savannah College of Art and Design

Become a brand designer. Become an experience designer. Become a special venue theater designer. From the Rebels’ fight against the Empire at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to the secrets of Diagon Alley at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, themed entertainment designers create unforgettable experiences across a spectrum of entertainment parks, visitor attractions, resorts, hotels, restaurants, and museums. They construct unique environments that empower, inform, and entertain — and SCAD offers the first and only M.F.A. degree program in this rapidly growing field.Launch your career as a professional:

Attraction designer
Brand designer
Exhibitions designer
Experience designer
Global event designer
Museum designer
Retail and restaurant designer
Show producer
Theme park designer

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Design Visualization, Communication and Documentation

Electronic Design

Advanced Parametric Design and Generative Modeling Strategies for the Building Arts

Themed Entertainment Industry

Concept Design Studio

Component Design Studio

Digital Visualization for Production Design

Media Art

Design for Themed Entertainment

Professional Practices in Production Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-03-25 00:00:00

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More details

SCAD accepts new applications throughout the year. There is no deadline to apply.

Language

English

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Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Savannah, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree or its equivalent

Portfolio

Recommendations

Resume

Statement of purpose

Evidence of English proficiency

Interview (if applicable)

GRE Scores (if applicable)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

42120 USD / year

≈ 42120 USD / year
Out-of-State

42120 USD / year

≈ 42120 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

42120 USD / year

≈ 42120 USD / year

Living costs

Savannah

United States

993 - 1846 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Careers in Themed entertainment design at Savannah College of Art and Design

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Savannah

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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