Design & Production at Arts Academy

The best theatrical experiences transport audiences to a whole new world—through the magic of design and production. In this program, you'll learn to identify, visualize, and create practical designs for the theatre and beyond.

What You'll Learn

In the Design & Production major, you'll develop the conceptual and the practical skills needed to bring a stage performance to life. You'll study stage management, costume and set design, lighting and sound operations, and other concepts of stagecraft. You'll develop the technical vocabulary and communications skills to effectively collaborate with directors and fellow designers. Best of all, you'll have the chance to put theory into practice by working on productions throughout the year.

You'll work closely with the Director of Design & Production, who will serve as a guide and mentor. Together, you'll find your unique voice within a project. You'll also have the opportunity to learn and collaborate with instructors across different departments. By graduation, you'll have a strong portfolio to help you take the next step towards your artistic future.

As a student at our boarding school for theatre design and production, you will:

• Apply the empathetic design process in the theatre
• Synthesize the elements and principles of design
• Evaluate the varied and important technical roles that exist within a production
• Communicate in a professional and interpersonal manner as it pertains to theatre production and design
• Apply critical thinking and creative problem-solving techniques to theatrical design and productions by developing unique and creative solutions
• Contribute to the storytelling process
• Gain skills that can be applied to a variety of productions and presentations, within and outside of the theatre

How to Apply

Core Curriculum

Portfolio Requirements

For information on graduation requirements and academic curriculum, please visit Academy Academics.