About the course

Designed for students who are interested in the magic behind the scenes, this option in the theatre degree program will prepare you to apply both artistic and technical elements with design principles to create the world for performing arts. You will work with faculty who are artists in the profession to develop an individually tailored program of study based on your interests and skills, including set design, costume design, lighting design, property design, scenic painting, technical direction and costume technology. The design and theatre technology option emphasizes the importance of collaborative creative processes and offers a wide range of hands-on production opportunities and career choices.

　　In addition to the award-winning faculty, the UNH Department of Theatre and Dance offers more than 25 productions every year in musicals, plays or dance concerts. As a student in the design and theatre technology program, you will have the opportunity to gain practical experiences in all areas of technical theatre and take on design assignments for the departmental productions. You?ll also be able to pursue independent studies and be eligible to apply for R.E.A.C.H., financial assistance provided to students who participate in internships with professional theatres or organizations. This option can be coupled with the secondary theatre education option that prepares students to teach K-12 theatre.

　　POTENTIAL CAREERS - Costume designer or wardrobe supervisor, Film art director or production designer, Lighting designer

　　Makeup artist, Master electrician, Production manager, Property master, Set designer or scenic artist, Stage manager, Teaching artist

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Durham
Fall (September), 2024	Durham
Spring (January), 2025	Durham
Spring (January), 2025	Durham
Fall (September), 2025	Durham
Spring (January), 2026	Durham

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of New Hampshire

Official secondary and/or university transcript(s) of any coursework taken prior to applying to UNH, with English translations, are required.

　　Minimum TOEFL score is 80 (internet version), 550 (paper version), 213 (computer version)

　　Recommended minimum IELTS score is 6.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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