Overview

With a flexible curriculum and concentrations in costume design, lighting design, scene design and technical direction, this three-year program offers students the opportunity to explore their areas of interest and gain hands-on experience in all aspects of theatre production.

The School of Theatre and Dance offers a Master of Fine Arts program in Theatre Design and Technology for students wishing to pursue graduate-level training in the areas of Costume Design, Lighting Design, Scenic Design or Theatre Technology.

The graduate Theatre Design and Technology program at Kent State University provides students with ample opportunities for learning and practicing their art, specifically through participation in the university theatre season and the summer season at Porthouse Theatre which tests and expands skills learned in the classroom and design studio.

Students who enroll in the Design and Technology graduate program will receive intensive training in their chosen level of concentration and will graduate with the skills necessary to succeed as practicing professionals in the performing arts industry.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Acquire creative and technical ability to develop the design of a production from concept to finished product.

Acquire advanced abilities in the unification of all design elements used in professional production.

Understand analytical or academically oriented theatre studies in areas related to and supportive of the work in the major field such as history, theory, dramatic literature and performance studies.

Understand information resources associated with theatrical design and production.

Produce full working drawings for mounted productions.

Analyze text, music and dance and the ways that historical, critical and theoretical content inform playwriting, acting, directing and design.

Communicate ideas clearly and effectively to the theatre community, production teams and the public.

Know the history of their area of specialization and have the ability to integrate that history into production design.

Know current technology, tools and methods in their area of specialization and have the ability to integrate technology into production design.

Know health and safety practices associated with theatre production.

Communicate and navigate effectively within the field of professional theatrical production design.

Demonstrate an understanding of professional ethics and practice.

Careers

Those who complete the Undergraduate Certificate in Theatre Design and Technology at Kent State University can benefit from specialized career opportunities in the theatre design and technology industry.

Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary

Film and video editors

Lighting technicians and media and communication equipment workers, all other

Set and exhibit designers

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Theatre Internship

Professional Theatre Internship

Graduate Study In Theatre

College Teaching In Theatre

Professional Aspects: Design And Technology

Digital Rendering Theatre Design

History, Historicism, Theory And Practice In Theatre And Drama

Theatre In A Multicultural America

LGBTQ Theatre

History Of Costume And Textiles For Theatre

Period Style For Theatre Designers

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Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kent, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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General requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale

Official transcript(s)

Résumé

Goal statement

Three letters of recommendation

Portfolio review

Interview

English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency

Tuition Fees

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20332 USD / year

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20332 USD / year

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10706 USD / year

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Living costs

Kent

United States

1036 - 1710 USD / month

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