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Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Design, Production and Technology

University of Illinois at Chicago

1200 West Harrison Street, Chicago, USA

34352

Last updated: 28/02/2025
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About Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Design, Production and Technology

Program Description

Academic Accelerator Program (AAP) is a balanced first-year program for international students with good English-language skills. It supplements immersive classes taught in English with just the right amount of support.

As a student in the Academic Accelerator, you’ll receive:

  • The right amount of support for your academic and English-speaking needs
  • A full year’s worth of college credits
  • Access to courses exclusively for international students
  • English-language help with words you need to know for your classes
  • A mix of classes with international and U.S. students

Our curriculum balances history, theory and practice, integrating traditional performance forms with contemporary interdisciplinary practices. Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Design, Production, and Technology majors take courses across the discipline with a particular focus on theatre design or technology. Students will develop a strong foundation in theatre through core courses then deepen their study in areas of design, production and technology. Courses are in acting, scenic design, lighting design, costume design, make-up design, set construction, costume construction, directing, playwriting, and contemporary performance.

Our theatre faculty are working professionals and prominent theatre artists. The theatre department is led critically acclaimed award-winning actor, director, and Steppenwolf Ensemble member, Yasen Peyankov. Our faculty includes members of four of Chicago’s Tony Award winning theatre companies.

Many of the program’s graduates are employed professionally in theatre and film, or successfully pursue advanced study in prestigious graduate theatre programs.

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Cost and Duration


Program Level
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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4 Year Bachelor's Degree
Cost of Living
$20,460.00 USD / Year
Gross Tuition
$38,142.00 USD / First Year
Application Fee
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