Area Head

  • Performing Arts Design Program | Brenda Van der Wiel, Professor

    Welcome to the PADP! Our BFA program is the place to perfect your skills and talents in order to create visual and audible stage magic.Between theoretical classwork and practical production assignments you will continually practice your chosen craft. You will also have the opportunity to experiment, and perhaps master, something you hadn’t considered previously. The program is rigorous, preparing students for various careers in the theatre, entertainment, and related industries. Graduates have also sought advanced training and/or graduate study. We would love to tell you more and would be delighted to meet for an interview!

Program Highlights

Multidisciplinary Expertise

Pursue your passions across multiple fields including lighting, scenery, costume, sound props, and wigs/makeup.

The Thinker

Through rigorous and individualized training, research, and practical experience in the study of design for the performing arts, you receive expert training to develop knowledge, creative thinking, collaboration, and use of modern technologies.

Earn While You Learn

Abundant work study opportunities exist for you to do paid, professional work in your area of interest while earning your degree.

Top Billing

Imagine our world-renowned faculty mentoring, supplemented by prestigious guest artists and scholars, helping you become one of our successful, satisfied alumni

Example Plan of Study

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