Overview

The Theatre - Design and Technology program at the University of Central Florida provides the student with a thorough foundation in theatre complemented by very structured and intensive career preparation in all areas of design and technology.

Students can expect to work along side faculty as design or technical assistants in their first two years and will be given the opportunity for technical leadership opportunities including, prop master, master electrician, first hand, draper, scenic artist, master carpenter, technical director, etc. Those who qualify and wish to pursue design areas can be offered design positions within the production season.

What you'll learn

The curriculum requires students to become proficient in design and technology related to scenery, costumes, lighting and sound through specified coursework.
Students then select one or two areas of specialization where their production assignments will focus in their junior and senior years, thus giving each student practical experience as they build their professional portfolios.
The program culminates with a professional internship where students are able to apply their education in a real world work environment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Stagecraft
Theatre Rendering
Stage Management
Stage Electronics
Costume Construction
Scene Painting
Period Costume, Architecture, and Decor
Lighting Design for Theatre
Sound Design for Theatre

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Orlando, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

What you need to apply:

Completed Self-Provided Academic Record for Knights “SPARK” Form; students who have already completed high school must submit a current official high school or home-school transcript
Official standardized test score from either the SAT, ACT or CLT
Official GED or TOEFL/IELTS score, if applicable
Application essay (strongly encouraged but not required)
$30 nonrefundable application fee
Completed online application

International students:

Official transcripts, graduation certificates and/or leaving exam results for all international and U.S. secondary schools (high schools) attended
Certified literal translation for any documentation submitted in a language other than English, if applicable
All official AICE, AP, Cambridge AS/A level scores, CLEP and IB scores, if applicable

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

22482 USD / year

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Out-of-State

22482 USD / year

≈ 22482 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5954 USD / year

≈ 5954 USD / year

Living costs

Orlando

United States

1111 - 1939 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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Overview

What you'll learn

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

Orlando

Funding

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