Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
Our technical theatre degree brings attention to students who work behind the scenes. We’ll provide you with exceptional opportunities to showcase your talent and develop the professional polish required for technical theatre jobs. You’ll get expert instruction from industry veterans who have active technical theatre careers in lighting, costumes, set design, sound, stage management, and other specialties. In our technical theatre program you’ll play meaningful roles in production from your freshman year onward, building marketable skills and hands-on experience that can help you get your first technical theatre job. Our graduates routinely succeed in the industry, building technical theatre careers with touring companies, regional theatres, theme parks, corporate expos, and even on Broadway.
Our technical theatre degree brings attention to students who work behind the scenes. We’ll provide you with exceptional opportunities to showcase your talent and develop the professional polish required for technical theatre jobs. You’ll get expert instruction from industry veterans who have active technical theatre careers in lighting, costumes, set design, sound, stage management, and other specialties. In our technical theatre program you’ll play meaningful roles in production from your freshman year onward, building marketable skills and hands-on experience that can help you get your first technical theatre job. Our graduates routinely succeed in the industry, building technical theatre careers with touring companies, regional theatres, theme parks, corporate expos, and even on Broadway.
Technical theatre jobs require superior interpersonal skills, and that’s one of Oakland University’s biggest strengths. You’ll be part of a tight-knit community in our technical theatre and design program, getting lots of one-on-one attention from faculty and support from your peers.
Oakland University graduates have an excellent record of achievement in technical theatre careers. Many of our alumni work for performing arts centers and arts organizations, but you may also find opportunities in museum exhibition, corporate trade shows, digital media, broadcasting, tourism, and other industries.
Depending on your area of academic focus, you can pursue technical theatre jobs in areas such as:
To gain admission to the technical theatre and design BFA program, you must first complete a portfolio review. After completing initial coursework, you will then complete a second review to proceed to upper-level courses.
Required coursework in the technical theatre and design degree covers areas such as:
The technical theatre program concludes with a professional internship, study abroad, or two capstone courses.