International Direct - Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Design, Production and Technology

Program Description

As an international direct student at UIC Global, you’ll receive:

• Exclusive and rigorous academic coursework
• Priority access to in-demand courses that fit your interests
• Guidance from academic advisors and mentors
• Career development and networking opportunities
• Intensive classes with domestic 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.