Overview

Students from this Technical Direction program at West Virginia University gain hands-on experience in planning and managing the process from design to strike.

Through production, you'll gain real-world experience in planning and managing the process from design to strike.

Key facts

You'll have the opportunity to serve in leadership positions like Assistant Technical Director, Technical Director or Production Manager guiding undergraduate students through the creations of their designs.

Coursework provides training in drafting (hand and computer aided), carpentry, welding, rigging, project management, leadership, health and safety, automation, painting, portfolio development and scenic design. Along with the design and technology core classes are electives to allow more in-depth training in subjects of your choice.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Programming for Lighting

Stage Lighting

Costume Crafts Studio

Production Planning

Grad Theatre Health and Safety

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

61 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Morgantown, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible for admission into a graduate program at WVU an applicant must submit official, bachelors degree transcripts from a regionally accredited institution and hold a GPA of at least 2.75.

To be eligible for admission into the Technical Direction graduate program an applicant must submit the following documentation:

Letters of Recommendation - Three
Résumé /CV

Additional application considerations:

Portfolio (Physical)
Interview (Please contact the program coordinator for more information regarding the additional application materials)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

31914 USD / year

≈ 31914 USD / year
Out-of-State

31914 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

11088 USD / year

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Living costs

Morgantown

United States

775 - 1290 USD / month

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

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Overview

Key facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Morgantown

Financing

Funding

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