Theatre Design/Technology
Discover more about the Theatre Design/Technology B.F.A. Program and find out about program requirements and concentrations, courses and the program faculty.
Career Possibilities
The following is a list of some career possibilities that students in this major might find rewarding. Remember, that your major does not necessarily determine your career. Graduates use their academic majors in a variety of professional fields. The options below can be used as a starting point to explore potential career paths, however, you may also want to investigate more using recommended resources to gain a more comprehensive list of careers. Keep in mind that additional education, training, and experiential education beyond your major may be needed to pursue these possibilities.
Acquired Skills
- Dealing creatively with colors and shapes
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong knowledge and understanding of entertainment design and production
- Works will under pressure and meets deadlines
- Ability to respond quickly to unexpected circumstances
- Ability to create entertaining and persuasive messages
Career Titles
- Carpenter and Scenic Artist
- Costume Designer
- Educator
- Event Planner
- Exhibit Designer
- Fine Arts Manager
- Lighting Designer
- Lighting Technician
- Production Assistant
- Professor
- Property Designer
- Props Designer
- Rigger
- Scenery Painter
- Set Designer
- Stage Director
- Sound Designer
- Sound Editor
- Special Effects Specialist
- Stage Manager
- Stylist
- Technical Director
- Theater Manager
- Theater Technician
- Visual Effects Specialist
- Wardrobe Supervisor
Types of Organizations that Hire
- Theaters
- Entertainment venues
- Touring performance companies
- Industrial shows
- Educational institutions
- Film studios
- Television Networks/Cable
- Non Profit Organizations
Career Information and Professional Association Links
- Employers of Drama, Theater & Visual Arts majors
- United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) - The Association for Performing Arts & Entertainment Professionals
- United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees
- International Association of Lighting Designers
- Actors’ Equity - Labor union that represents more than 50,000 Actors and Stage Managers.
- Stage Managers’ Association
- Costume Designers Guild
- Costume Society of America
- American Association of Community Theatre
- Off-Broadway Assistant Designer Resources
- Theatres & Festivals
- Careers.Broadway (a program of The Broadway League)
- Occupational Outlook Handbook Online - Job descriptions, growth forecasts & salary
Job Search Links
- ShowBizJobs.com - The Entertainment Professionals Network
- mandy - International Film & TV Production Resources
- OffStageJobs.com - Source for behind-the-scenes jobs in the Live Entertainment Industry
- mediabistro - Job and industry information in the media
- Communication Arts (CA) -Site for the professional creative marketplace
- NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment
- ProducationHub - Search site for jobs in film, television, video, live event and digital media production.
- Playbill - Jobs in stage and theatre
- The Shubert Organization - Jobs at the Shubert Organization’s 17 Broadway theatres
- EntertainmentCareers.net - Internships and jobs in the media
Additional Resources Available at the CDC