About Theatre Technology in DePaul University

The Theatre School’s Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) theatre technology degree will train you in the execution and realization of a designer’s vision. As a Theatre Technology major, you’ll collaborate with designers and other technicians to create the set, props, light, and sound for theatre and entertainment productions.

In the Theatre Technology program, you’ll be trained to execute the realization of a designer’s vision working as a technical director, rigger, draftsperson, props artisan, scenic carpenter, and theatrical craftsperson.

The program simulates a theatrical technician’s professional experience and process. You’ll learn to translate creative designs into technical plans in order to create the actual physical structures for performances. As you prepare for your theatre technology degree, you’ll also collaborate and problem-solve with directors, designers, and other technicians to create the set, props, and physical environment for theatre and entertainment productions.

Learn from a distinguished and award-winning faculty of professional technicians, artists, and designers both in the classroom and through individual guidance and advising.

Classes

Coursework

• Construction and Rigging
• History of Dramatic Literature
• Principles of Design
• Production Management
• Technical Drawing
• Theatre Crew
• Combined bachelor's + master's degree offered

Career Options

Common Career Areas

• Automation technician
• Commercial scenic production
• Craftsperson
• Production manager
• Project manager
• Props artisan
• Props master
• Rigger
• Scenic carpenter & welder
• Technical director​​

A freshman applicant is one entering university directly after secondary school (high school).

Please note, each academic program has different admission requirements.  The minimum requirements below do not guarantee admission for applicants. 

Minimum requirements:

• GPA 2.5
• IELTS 6.5/TOEFL 80 iBT/DET 110
• Conditional Admission: IELTS 6.0/TOEFL 60 iBT/DET 90
• SAT/ACT not required for students applying from outside the U.S.

Transfer

A transfer applicant is a student applying for a bachelor's degree who has completed high school and has taken additional coursework in one or more post-secondary institutions (college or university). 

Please note, each academic program has different admission requirements.  The minimum requirements below do not guarantee admission for applicants. 

Minimum requirements:

• GPA 2.0
• IELTS 6.5/TOEFL 80 iBT/DET 110
• Conditional Admission: IELTS 6.0/TOEFL 60 iBT/DET 90

DePaul also has formal transfer agreements with several international institutions, allowing you to begin your degree in your home country before transferring to DePaul.

Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition : $55,816

Depaul University Cost of Attendance

Tuition Rate 2020-2021 for students willing to pursue an undergraduate and postgraduate degree at DePaul University:

The distribution of expenses in the form of an estimated budget for international students looking to study in the US for 2020- 21 semesters are tabulated below: