Theatre Design and Technology Degree

The fascinating world of Theatre Design and Technology is a defined field of study focused on the ideation and creation of theatric design and construction. Theatre design and technology, also known as scenery design, stage design, set design, production design or scenography but the essence of each is similar. Get more details below including other Minnesota colleges that offer theatre design and technology degrees.

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Augsburg College (ARCC)

11200 Mississippi Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN

Augsburg College is a nonprofit private school that has many majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Minneapolis, MN, in a predominantly urban area. The school maintains an Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Over 4,100 students enroll at Augsburg College per year.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Augsburg College offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Education

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken in order to apply to Augsburg College. Scores within the range of 20 - 25 on the ACT or 946 - 1231 on the SAT are needed to greatly increase the chance of acceptance. This school has an acceptance rate of about 51 percent of which only 31 percent chose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at augsburg.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $33,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's tuition calculator to get a better idea of their costs. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus for around a cost of $4,500 per year. Students at this school may be eligible for aid which is usually grants and loans.

The Augsburg College Auggies participate in a number of athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students may visit the school's http://www.augsburg.edu to see additional information.

Career Options for Graduates

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Set and Exhibit Designers

Description

Design special exhibits and movie, television, and theater sets. May study scripts, confer with directors, and conduct research to determine appropriate architectural styles.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, set and exhibit designers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.8% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
  • Total Employment: 430
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.67
  • Average Annual Salary: $55470

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).