Overview

Samford University's concentration in Production Design and Technology combines challenging courses and the opportunities to perform vital roles in both our main stage season and our student produced Underground Theatre. Students work closely with theatre professionals and learn the fundamental skills necessary to be successful in the entertainment business, and they are given the opportunity to take leadership roles on productions and throughout the department.

The willingness to lean on students to design and manage production aspects of our shows early in their college careers results in them gaining valuable experience and resume credits throughout their four years. Our faculty often act as assistant designers to our students to help bolster them as they tackle their first projects.

Internships

Design and technology students are often given internship opportunities with local theatre companies during the school year. Students are also encouraged to seek summer employment at professional theatres to build their resumes and contact network. Some recent job placements include:

The National Theatre (London)
The Prizery, Virginia
Flat Rock Playhouse, North Carolina
Barter Theatre, Virginia
Telsey & Co., New York
Lexington Children's Theatre, Kentucky
Charleston Stage
Orlando Shakespeare Festival
Stagecraft Institute of Las Vegas
Dallas Children's Theatre
Nashville Repertory Theatre
Seattle Children's Theatre

Career Opportunities

The production design and technology job market is starved for young workers, and graduates find opportunities all over the country and even around the world. Some of the areas where our students have found career opportunities include professional theatres, theme parks, television and film studios, cruise ships, concert production, and special event production.

In addition to professional employment, students also have the option of pursuing a graduate degree at one of the many schools that offer a Masters of Fine Art. Technical assistantships at graduate schools typically offer a full tuition waiver and stipends upwards of $20,000 over the nine-month school year.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Set Design & Construction
Lighting & Projection Design
Costume Design & Construction
Sound Design
Stage Management
Properties Design
Scenic Art

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00

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More details

Rolling Admission - Decisions will be released once a month, typically beginning in December until the class is full.

Language

English

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Credits

128 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Homewood, United States

Disciplines

Design Drama Production and Manufacturing Engineering View 1336 other Bachelors in Drama in United States

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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General requirements

Completed International Undergraduate Application
$50 application fee
Official government documentation (passport, visa)
Documentation for financial support (bank statement, minimum balance $50,260)
Translated and notarized transcript
If your high school courses were not taught in English
WES Course by Course Evaluation
SpanTran/TEC Course by Course Evaluation
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Personal essay
Letter of recommendation
ACT/SAT scores (student may request waiver)
English Proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

42590 USD / year

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Out-of-State

42590 USD / year

≈ 42590 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

42590 USD / year

≈ 42590 USD / year

Living costs

Homewood

United States

850 - 1300 USD / month

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