Overview

You will graduate Simon Fraser University's Performance Production and Design program with a demonstrated portfolio of work, and highly transferable skills. This will enable you to work across multiple artistic fields and industries such as theatre, dance, live music, opera, corporate events, film, devised work, interactive experiences, and installation.

Career Possibilities

The world is changing rapidly and so is the full range of career opportunities that await. Armed with the necessary knowledge and skills, graduates pursue careers in jobs such as:

Production Designer / Art Director
Scenic Designer
Lighting Designer
Sound Designer
Projection & Media Designer
Costume Designer
Props Master / Artisan
Scenic Carpenter
Scenic Painter / Charge Artist
Video Systems Engineer
Media Server Programmer
Audio Systems Technician
Lighting Technician
Automation Technician
Fabrication & Rapid Prototyping Specialist
Production Manager
Technical Director
Stage Manager / Show Caller
Tour / Road Manager
Venue Technician / House Crew
Live Event / Experience Designer
Exhibition / Museum Designer
Themed Entertainment Designer
XR / Immersive Technologist
Community Arts Facilitator / Teaching Artist
Creative Producer
Arts Technician for Events, Cruise Lines, or Corporate Shows

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Art and the Moving Image
Interdisciplinary Studio - Composition/Collaboration
Scale Modelling
Transforming Objects
Creative Electronics Lab
Lighting
Video and Projection

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

125

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88

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Abbotsford, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.6

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

125

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TOEFL^® IBT

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88

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

graduation from a university-preparatory senior high school (senior high school diploma)
minimum grade c- (60%) in a junior or senior-level acceptable mathematics course (quantitative analytical skills requirement)
applicants to the school for the contemporary arts (including performance production & design) must submit a supplemental application (audition, interview, or portfolio)
fraser international college pathway available for applicants who do not meet direct admission requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37442 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

7502 CAD / year

≈ 7502 CAD / year

Living costs

Abbotsford

Canada

1240 - 1930 CAD / month

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Overview

Career Possibilities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Abbotsford

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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