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
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 - Jobs for cast, crew, and creative professional
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
Staff Me Up - Production Jobs in TV, Film, Digital, Media and Entertainment