Overview

Design- Technical is offered by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. While students are enrolled in introductory courses, they are also working backstage and in the shops putting learned skills to practical use as technicians and crew on departmental productions.

Key Facts

While students are enrolled in introductory courses, they are also working backstage and in the shops putting learned skills to practical use as technicians and crew on departmental productions. Design and technology students also take classes in scenery, costume and lighting design, and related crafts. Students have opportunities to work as assistants to faculty designers and to further explore their areas of interest with independent studies. Former students have concentrated on costume patterning and draping, advanced make-up and tech direction. In addition to our regular curriculum, special workshops, guest artists and conferences are available to our students. Recent special learning experiences include:

Computer Rendering Workshop with Rafael Jaen, Author of Show Case, a Guide to Developing a Design-Tech Portfolio
Virtual Visits from Broadway Designers
Flying and Rigging Master Class with Vertigo Professional Flying Effects Company
Gore, Blood and Effects Master Class with Ricky Coates, Theater Simple
Scene Painting by Guest Scenic Artist, Scott Loebl
Mask-Making Workshops with Scott Mooreover
3-D Printing Demonstration with Griffin 3D
Visits to the Madison County Historical Museum for Research on Historical Garments
Sound Design/Qlab Master Class with Rusty Wandall, Resident Designer, Repertory Theatre of St. Louis
Wig-Ventilating Demonstration at the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis
Four-Week London Theater Study Abroad Summer Program

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Scene Design and Construction

Movement

Public Speaking

Interpersonal Communication Skills

English Composition
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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-13 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edwardsville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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110

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Other requirements

General requirements

Pay the $40 application fee (Please note: We cannot forward applications for review unless the application fee is paid.)
Meet English proficiency requirement
TOEFL: 72
PTE: 50
Duolingo: 110
Submit official or unofficial academic transcripts/records
Any documents not in English must be accompanied by a certified English translation

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

13299 USD / year

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Out-of-State

13299 USD / year

≈ 13299 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

13299 USD / year

≈ 13299 USD / year

Living costs

Edwardsville

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

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Living costs

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