undergraduate
Theatrical Design, Minor
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This multidisciplinary program focuses on stage design as a collaborative process that interactively engages with performance. Students explore the conceptual transformation of dramatic texts through design thinking and develop the technical skills to realize their artistic vision.
The Theatrical Design Minor combines courses from the Department of Theatre with additional choices from the departments of Art + Design, Music, and Architecture.
View University Course CatalogInterests of Theatrical Design, Minor Students
- costume
- design
- designing
- light
- lighting
- production
- props
- scenic
- set
- stage management
- technical theatre
- theatre
Co-op Opportunities
- Rose Brand
Secaucus, NJ - Horton Lees Brogden Lighting Design
Boston, MA - Costume Works
Somerville, MA - Actor's Shakespeare Project
Somerville, MA - American Repertory Theatre
Cambridge, MA - Arts Boston
Boston, MA - Boston Ballet
Boston, MA - Boston Lyric Opera
Boston, MA - Bridge Repertory Theater
Cambridge, MA - Central Square Theatre
Cambridge, MA - Classic Stage Company
New York, NY - Commonwealth Shakespeare Company
Boston, MA - Company One
Boston, MA - Dixon Place
Boston, MA - Hanover Theatre
Worcester, MA - Huntington Theatre Company
Boston, MA - Manhattan Theatre Club
New York, US - Miami Theater Center
Miami Shores, FL - New Repertory Theatre
Watertown, MA - Paramount Theatre
Boston, MA - Salem Theatre Company
Salem, MA - Second Stage Theatre
New York, NY - StageSource
Boston, MA - Stoneham Theatre
Stoneham, MA - Theatre Communications Group
New York, NY - Theatre Offensive
Boston, MA - Vineyard Theatre
New York, NY - Zeitgeist Stage
Boston, MA
Career Opportunities
- Multidisciplinary Skills
- Collaboration
- Empathy
- Script analysis
- Technical theatre
- Design
- Stage management
- Scenic design
- Costume design
- Lighting design
- Careers of Tomorrow
- Scenic Designer
- Costume Designer
- Lighting Designer
- Arts Administrator
- Stage Manager
- Technical Director
- Stagehand
- Production Manager
Theatrical Design, Minor Requirements
Foundational Requirements
Design Area
Complete two of the following:
Interdisciplinary Elective
*For complete program course listing, visit the University course catalog.
Resources for Current Students
Course Catalog
Visit the Registrar website for a course catalog and information on university core requirements.