Overview

UNC puts backstage talent front and center. Our Theatre Arts degree with Design and Technology emphasis provides you with professional-caliber training in sets, sound, lighting, costumes and other technical aspects of theatre production. You’ll start working on shows in your first semester, getting four full years of hands-on training from some of the best in the business.

Nationally recognized for excellence, UNC’s theatre program attracts exceptional faculty and high-profile guest instructors from the top of the industry, including Broadway. You’ll work in design and production studios that feature industry-standard technology, while getting lots of one-on-one attention and guidance from faculty. Our practical, hands-on approach provides you with skills and experience that help you stand out in the job market. Graduates of our design and technology bachelor’s program have gone on to successful theatre careers throughout the world. You can, too.

The Theatre Arts - Design and Technology program from University of Northern Colorado is designed for students who seek professional preparation for careers in technical theatre, including set design, costume design, lighting, sound and props. You’ll get introduced to all areas of technical theatre and specialize as you move through the program. You’ll work with the most up-to-date theatre technology, while developing traditional skills such as sketching and drafting.

Your Future in Theatre Arts Design and Technology

Graduates from UNC’s Theatre Design and Technology program have an outstanding track record of career success. Our alumni have worked all over the globe, landing jobs with Broadway production companies, Las Vegas casinos, Cirque de Soleil, national touring shows, cruise lines and other high-profile employers. You’ll enter the job market with technical excellence, hands-on experience and a professional portfolio that will help you stand out.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Playscript Analysis

Orientation to Design

Lighting Technology

Stage Management for Theatre

Scenic Technology

Costume Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Greeley, United States

Disciplines

Design General Engineering & Technology Drama View 1152 other Bachelors in General Engineering & Technology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

The $50 non-refundable application fee can be paid using a VISA, MasterCard or Discover card.

Official high school transcripts and graduation certificates

Undergraduate applicants are expected to meet a 2.5 GPA equivalent

Please provide a clear, high resolution photocopy of the bio-page (photo-page) of your passport

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

28370 USD / year

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Out-of-State

28370 USD / year

≈ 28370 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

12882 USD / year

≈ 12882 USD / year

Living costs

Greeley

United States

950 - 1350 USD / month

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Your Future in Theatre Arts Design and Technology

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Greeley

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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