Production Design and Technology (BA)

Is This Program for Me?

Production Design and Technology is ideal for students who want to bring creative ideas to life through technical skill and artistic vision. Students learn how design and production teams collaborate to create engaging experiences for audiences. The program combines hands-on learning with professional preparation for a variety of theatre and entertainment careers.

This program may be a good fit if you:

Enjoy hands-on, creative problem-solving
Like working with tools, technology and design
Prefer behind-the-scenes roles in theatre and entertainment
Enjoy teamwork and collaboration
Want to help create memorable audience experiences
Hope to work in theatre, live events or entertainment production

What Will I Learn?

Production Design and Technology students learn how every part of a production works together to support storytelling. Through coursework, studio projects and production assignments, students develop technical skills while gaining a deeper understanding of design, collaboration and production management. They learn how to transform creative concepts into experiences that can be seen, heard and experienced by an audience.

Students Will

Design scenery, lighting, sound, costumes and properties
Use industry-standard tools, software and equipment
Read and create production documents
Build and install scenery and technical elements
Understand design principles and production processes
Collaborate with directors, designers and performers
Manage production schedules and resources
Apply safety standards in production environments

What Makes Us Different?

The Production Design and Technology program emphasizes experience, access and mentorship, giving students real responsibility early while providing strong faculty support throughout the process.

Early Hands-On Experience

Students begin working on productions early in the program. These opportunities allow them to develop technical and leadership skills while gaining practical experience.

Faculty Mentorship and Collaboration

Faculty members bring professional experience into the classroom and production spaces. Students receive guidance, feedback and support throughout their academic journey.

Flexible Areas of Focus

Students can explore several aspects of production design and technology. This flexibility allows students to build skills in multiple areas while discovering their strengths and interests.