Theatre
A professional degree focused on the artistic and technical skills required to create the visual and structural word of theatrical productions. Hands on training is emphasized in the behind-the scenes disciplines with extensive production assignments allowing students to apply skills in real theatre environments.
Theatre, Design/Technology Concentration, B.F.A.
A professional degree听and concentration听focused on the artistic and technical skills听required to create the visual and structural world of theatrical productions. Hands on training听is听emphasized in the behind-the scenes disciplines that bring performances to life. Students study areas such as scenic, lighting, costume and sound design, props, stage management, and technical direction, gaining both creative and technical competencies. Coursework is combined with extensive production assignments, allowing students to apply their skills in real theatre environments. A portfolio review and interview are听required听蹿辞谤听admission听and progression is听determined听by continued portfolio reviews. Graduates are prepared for careers in theatre, live entertainment, film, events, and related design and production fields.听
News Briefs
The musical makes a stop at TPAC in Nashville Sept. 23-28.
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. 鈥斕槎故悠碘�檚 campus has been bustling with creative activity this summer as almost 300 rising 11th and 12th graders from across the state showcased their artistic skills at this year鈥檚 recently concluded Tennessee听Governor鈥檚 School for the Arts.
News Briefs
The musical makes a stop at TPAC in Nashville Sept. 23-28.
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. 鈥斕槎故悠碘�檚 campus has been bustling with creative activity this summer as almost 300 rising 11th and 12th graders from across the state showcased their artistic skills at this year鈥檚 recently concluded Tennessee听Governor鈥檚 School for the Arts.
Theatre, Design/Technology Concentration, B.F.A.
- Scenic Designer听
- Sound Designer听
- Costume Designer听
- Lighting Designer听
- Box office manager听
- Theatre Director听
- Producer听
- Publicist听
- Playwright听听
- Dramaturg听
- Stage Manager听
- Props Designer/Manager听
- Producer听
- Artistic Director/Arts Administrator听
- Teaching Artist听
- Marketing/Communications Specialist听
- Creative Project Manager听
MTSU鈥檚 Career Development Center
MTSU offers a comprehensive Career Development Center that serves students throughout the full student experience and beyond. They collaborate with faculty and staff to equip students with the tools to be marketable to the world of work and continuing education.
Students can schedule an appointment or check online resources and job boards at mtsu.edu/career.
Students can find current internship opportunities by talking to faculty and visiting the University job and internship board called .
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Auditions are听required听for听Admission to the B.F.A. degree Program.听听
Admission to the B.F.A in Theatre with a concentration in Design/Techincludes an interview听in person or virtually. Interviews will include the following:听听
A resume and digital portfolio听showcasing听your work in your area of expertise (lighting, sound, scenic and costume design)听
Please prepare听portfolio听and resume demonstrating your work in Theatre (Entertainment) Design and Technology. Applicants are encouraged to show听realized听work and course work as needed. The portfolio should听demonstrate听process听as well as the completed project. You will have 5 minutes to present your portfolio to the panel of reviewers. Be prepared to answer questions related to the work displayed as well as your experience.听
Auditions for 2027-2028 and beyond will be in February/March听each Academic Year听
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