Overview

Students in the Theatre - Technical Design program at the Northwest Missouri State University perform four mainstage productions as well as four to six student-directed productions each year. Additionally, students have access to professional-level control councils, intelligent lighting fixtures and cutting-edge LED and color-changing equipment.

Quick Facts:

Northwest professors focus on producing employable graduates and preparing students for advanced education. In addition to hands-on opportunities available to technical theatre and design majors, faculty help prepare resumes, cover letters and portfolio monologues for each performance.

Career Opportunities:

100% of students who graduate with a degree in theatre technical design find employment or continue their education within six months of graduation. Jobs and professions related to this major include:

Lighting designer

Costume designer

Set designer

Sound designer

Production assistant

Stagehand

Master carpenter

Stage electrician

Costumer

Stitcher

Stage manager

Stage set management

Technical director

Theatre electric apprentice

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Drafting

Advanced Drafting

Stage Lighting

Stage and Theatre Management

Costuming

Scene Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-11-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National students: There is no deadline for admission applications as the university has a rolling admissions process.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Maryville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

International application for admission

Application fee of $75 in U.S. currency

Official academic transcripts from each secondary and post-secondary institution attended

Copy of passport

Bank statement (submit after acceptance)

Northwest statement of support form

English proficiency exam score report

ACT/SAT scores

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22522 USD / year

≈ 22522 USD / year
Out-of-State

22522 USD / year

≈ 22522 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13795 USD / year

≈ 13795 USD / year

Living costs

Maryville

United States

800 - 1300 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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Quick Facts:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Maryville

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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