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







About Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Design, Production and Technology
Program Description
Extended Accelerator Program (EAP) combines language, culture and academics to give students a deep understanding of life in and out of the American classroom and includes personalized English-language instruction and tutoring.
As a student in the Extended Accelerator, you’ll get:
- A contextual curriculum that mixes language, culture and academics
- Exclusive access to a course focusing on life in the U.S. and in the local community
- A full year’s worth of college credits
- Extensive English-language tutoring, academic advising and student support
- Personalized English-language support specific to the classes you take
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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