Overview

Scene painting, stage lighting, stage management, and CAD courses are many of the classes available to design and production majors. The Theatre Design program at Drake University also stresses active involvement in all aspects of production work outside the classroom. Design students serve as assistants to faculty designers and are given the opportunity to design main stage productions.

Internships & Opportunities

The theatre arts department constantly receives news of internships in every aspect of theatre, including design and production.

Examples of where theatre students have recently interned include the Santa Fe Opera, the Utah Shakespeare Company, the Goodman Theatre Company, and the National Theatre Institute in Connecticut.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theatre Arts
Scene Painting
Stage Lighting
Stage Management
CAD
Design and Technology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Des Moines, United States

Disciplines

Design Drama View 1337 other Bachelors in Drama in United States

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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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General requirements

Application

Choose a pathway: "Test-optional" or "Test score"

Transcripts

English proficiency

ACT, SAT or CSAT/South Korea (required for test score path)

Test-optional path: interview or essay details

Personal essay (optional)

Letters of recommendation

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

52988 USD / year

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Out-of-State

52988 USD / year

≈ 52988 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

52988 USD / year

≈ 52988 USD / year

Living costs

Des Moines

United States

973 - 1510 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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Scholarships Information

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Internships & Opportunities

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

Des Moines

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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