Become an expert in theatre technology

The Theatre School’s Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) theatre technology degree will train you in the execution and realization of a designer’s vision. As a Theatre Technology major, you’ll collaborate with designers and other technicians to create the set, props, light, and sound for theatre and entertainment productions.

In the Theatre Technology program, you’ll be trained to execute the realization of a designer’s vision working as a technical director, rigger, draftsperson, props artisan, scenic carpenter, and theatrical craftsperson.

The program simulates a theatrical technician’s professional experience and process. You’ll learn to translate creative designs into technical plans in order to create the actual physical structures for performances. As you prepare for your theatre technology degree, you’ll also collaborate and problem-solve with directors, designers, and other technicians to create the set, props, and physical environment for theatre and entertainment productions.

Learn from a distinguished and award-winning faculty of professional technicians, artists, and designers both in the classroom and through individual guidance and advising.

Classes

Coursework

• Construction and Rigging
• History of Dramatic Literature
• Principles of Design
• Production Management
• Technical Drawing
• Theatre Crew

Resources

• Major Requirements
• Schedule of Classes
• Department Website

• Combined bachelor's + master's degree offered

Career Options

Common Career Areas

• Automation technician
• Commercial scenic production
• Craftsperson
• Production manager
• Project manager
• Props artisan
• Props master
• Rigger
• Scenic carpenter & welder
• Technical director??

Major Requirements

Plan of Study Grid

First Year		Hours
Two quarters of Introduction to Theatre Technology		8
TEC 104	INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE TECHNOLOGY
Technical Drawing Sequence I:
TEC 151	TECHNICAL DRAWING I	2
TEC 152	TECHNICAL DRAWING I	2
TEC 153	TECHNICAL DRAWING I	2
Principles of Design Sequence:
DES 141	ELEMENTS OF DESIGN	4
DES 142	PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN	4
DES 143	SCRIPT ANALYSIS	4
History of Dramatic Literature Sequence (Arts and Literature Requirement):
THE 204	HISTORY OF DRAMATIC LITERATURE	4
THE 205	HISTORY OF DRAMATIC LITERATURE	4
THE 206	HISTORY OF DRAMATIC LITERATURE	4
Three Quarters of Theatre Crew:		6
TEC 107	THEATRE CREW
Second Year
Technical Drawing Sequence II:
TEC 251	TECHNICAL DRAWING II	3
TEC 252	TECHNICAL DRAWING II	3
TEC 253	TECHNICAL DRAWING II	3
Construction and Rigging Sequence I:
TEC 257	CONSTRUCTION AND RIGGING I	3
TEC 258	CONSTRUCTION AND RIGGING I	3
TEC 259	CONSTRUCTION AND RIGGING I	3
Design/Technical Electives		12
Production Practice Sequence I:
TEC 271	TECHNICAL PRODUCTION PRACTICE I	3
TEC 272	TECHNICAL PRODUCTION PRACTICE I	3
TEC 273	TECHNICAL PRODUCTION PRACTICE I	3
Third Year
Survey of the Arts for Theatre Sequence:
THE 381	SURVEY OF THE ARTS FOR THEATRE	4
THE 382	SURVEY OF THE ARTS FOR THEATRE	4
Construction and Rigging Sequence II:
TEC 357	CONSTRUCTION AND RIGGING II	3
TEC 358	CONSTRUCTION AND RIGGING II	3
TEC 359	CONSTRUCTION AND RIGGING II	3
Design/Technical Electives		12
Production Practice Sequence II:		8
Select two of the following:
TEC 371	TECHNICAL PRODUCTION PRACTICE II
TEC 372	TECHNICAL PRODUCTION PRACTICE II
TEC 373	TECHNICAL PRODUCTION PRACTICE II
Fourth Year
Production Management Seminar:
TEC 457	PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT SEMINAR	3
TEC 458	PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT SEMINAR	3
TEC 459	PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT SEMINAR	3
Design/Technical Electives		16
Open Elective		4
Production Practice III and/or Internship:		10
Select two of the following:
TEC 471	TECHNICAL PRODUCTION PRACTICE III
TEC 472	TECHNICAL PRODUCTION PRACTICE III
TEC 473	TECHNICAL PRODUCTION PRACTICE III
TEC 490	INTERNSHIP