Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Bachelor of Science/Arts (BA/BS) -
Design & Technology Program

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Introduction
The Department of Theatre and Dance offers a variety of curricular options for the student wishing to major in theatre with an emphasis in Design/Technology. Students may pursue a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree as a “general theatre” major with an emphasis in Design/Technology. They may also pursue the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Design/Technology. Students wishing to pursue the BFA must be admitted into the Design/Technology program through portfolio review and interview. (See admission statement below.) The focus of the BA and BS degree option is on acquiring a breadth of knowledge and skill in various aspects of the theatre. The BFA degree option emphasizes greater specialization in Design/Technology and is designed for the student who has serious intentions of pursuing theatre as a profession.

Why Study Design/Technology at UWSP
The Department of Theatre and Dance offers the greatest variety of course options in the State of Wisconsin, allowing students to choose from a variety of study options and curricular choices. In addition to offering general courses in theatre, acting, and design, the department is among the few in the nation to offer undergraduate courses in computer-aided design and computer technology. Faculty are highly trained educators with extensive professional and academic experience. Theatre students at UWSP are actively and consistently exposed to dance and musical theatre. This enriches the student’s knowledge in a variety of performing arts. The Department of Theatre and Dance has a regional and national reputation for producing outstanding theatrical productions and training students to be highly qualified to compete in the professional theatre.

Employment Opportunities
Design and Technology students are encouraged to apply for summer employment at theatres throughout the country. These experiences add to a student’s resume and increase job possibilities upon graduation. UWSP Design/Technology graduates find frequent employment in educational and professional theatres, as well as theme parks and less traditional venues. Many students choose to continue their education in a graduate program, usually pursuing a Master of Fine Arts Degree.

Design/Technology Opportunities
The department offers an active production schedule. Five mainstage productions are produced annually, as well as a number of studio productions. Students have the opportunity to work in the design and technical areas of all of these productions. These include straight plays, musicals, and dance concerts. Students are also actively involved with a number of Performances produced by Players, the student theatre organization.

Admission
Admission to the BA/BS (Design/Technology emphasis) or BFA program in Design/Technology requires that the student successfully complete the interview process. Interviews to determine entry into the Design/Technology Program for incoming freshmen are held in February and March. Students must be officially admitted to UWSP before their assigned interview date. Students who want specific information about the admission requirements to the Design/Technology major should request this information from the department office.

Department of Theatre & Dance
Room 161, Noel Fine Arts Center
UW-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI 54481 

For further information about the program, contact:
Stephen Sherwin, Coordinator, Design/Technology Program,
(715) 346-2230 or by email at  ssherwin@uwsp.edu.

Limited scholarships are available and are awarded based on the entrance audition/interview.

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