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Theatre Arts, Design Option, B.F.A.

  • Application Deadline
  • 48 months
    Duration
Salem State University
Salem, IL, United States
Students in the Theatre Arts, Design Option at Salem State University can choose a primary design from either scenic, costumes, lighting, or sound and may also have a secondary design concentration.  In addition to specific design classes, BFA design students will work with faculty as design assistants and then then may have the opportunity to design a department production.
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Overview

In addition to specific design classes, Theatre Arts, Design Option students will work with faculty as design assistants and then then may have the opportunity to design a department production.

The theatre and speech communication department is one of the finest theatre training programs in the country. We are a “hands-on” program, providing each student with personal interaction with our professionally trained faculty and staff. Our graduates place exceptionally well in graduate schools, conservatories, regional theaters, and in the professional world. 

Our Mission

Salem State University's mission is to provide a high quality, student-centered education that prepares a diverse community of learners to contribute responsibly and creatively to a global society, and serve as a resource to advance the region's cultural, social and economic development.

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 48 months
  • Credits
    120 alternative credits
  • Languages
    • English
  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Introduction to Theatre Arts
  • Stage Technology
  • Introduction to Performance
  • Workshop in Theatre Production
  • Directing
  • Theatre History
  • Drawing and Rendering
  • Stage Management
  • Design for the Theatre
  • Script Analysis for Production
  • Stage Costuming
  • Stagecraft

For more information please visit the program website.

English Language Requirements

  • Minimum required score:

    71

    The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120.

  • Minimum required score:

    6

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

  • Minimum required score:

    550

    The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks.

General Requirements

  • Complete the online application
  • Send us your transcripts
  • Submit your standardized test scores
  • Submit Proof of English Language Proficiency

Tuition Fee

  • International

    18480 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 18480 USD per year and a duration of 48 months.

  • National

    18480 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 18480 USD per year and a duration of 48 months.

  • In-State

    11675 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 11675 USD per year and a duration of 48 months.
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Living costs for Salem

  • 1100 - 1500 USD/month
    Living Costs

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

Funding

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