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Bachelor of Theatre Design and Technology

Nazareth University

  • Rochester, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design and Technology is a four-year on-campus bachelor programme in the Department of Theatre & Dance at Otterbein University.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply concepts and methods in Theatre Design and Technology to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Four-year sequence in design
  • Lighting. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Stage
  • Production or event management
  • Design and technical theatre
  • Graduate study

Curriculum

  • Four-year sequence in design
  • Theatre technology and visual arts with mainstage assignments from the first semester. Upper-level focus in scenery and properties
  • Lighting
  • Sound
  • Costume or stage management
  • With annual portfolio reviews and a ten-week professional theatre internship.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Secondary school completion (first-year) or university study (transfer)
  • Credential evaluation by TEC or a NACES member with minimum GPA 2.75
  • 1-3 recommendation letters in English
  • Writing sample
  • SAT/ACT optional
  • English test score
  • Declaration of Finances
  • Grade/context: Minimum GPA 2.75 on the US-equivalent GPA from a NACES-member credential evaluation (document-by-document for first-year applicants).

Minimum GPA

2.75

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion (first-year) or university study (transfer), International credential evaluation by TEC or a NACES member, 1-3 recommendation letters in English, Writing sample, SAT/ACT optional.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • Duolingo 120
  • PTE Academic 56-65

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
  • Credential Evaluation (If Applicable)
  • Recommendation Letters
  • Writing Sample
  • Financial Support Documents (For Visa If Applicable).

How to apply

  1. Check requirements and deadlines: preferred Nov 1 (spring) and Feb 1 (fall). Apply online with the Common Application
  2. Which is free. Submit transcripts with a credential evaluation from TEC or a NACES member
  3. 1-3 recommendation letters in English
  4. A writing sample and an English test score (SAT/ACT optional). Submit the Declaration of Finances with bank statements. After admission
  5. Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 student visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year$45,680 USD
Application fee$75 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusMain campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Visual and Performing Arts and Design
DepartmentTheatre & Performance
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteUniversity scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    1 Nov 2026

    Closed
  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    1 Feb 2027

    79 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.