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B.A. in Theatre Design, Production, and Technology

University of Illinois Chicago

Bachelor's DegreeCIP: 50.0502

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Locations

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  • Chicago, Illinois

    601 S Morgan, Chicago, Illinois, 60607

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 27-1027.00

Skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingTime ManagementCritical ThinkingOperations AnalysisCoordinationJudgment and Decision MakingInstructingLearning StrategiesActive LearningWritingMonitoring

Knowledge

Fine ArtsDesignComputers and ElectronicsBuilding and ConstructionHistory and ArcheologyEducation and TrainingEnglish LanguageCommunications and MediaPsychology

Abilities

Fluency of IdeasOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOriginalityOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionNear VisionVisualizationProblem SensitivityInformation OrderingSpeech ClaritySpeech RecognitionInductive Reasoning

Tasks

  • Develop set designs, based on evaluation of scripts, budgets, research information, and available lo
  • Prepare rough drafts and scale working drawings of sets, including floor plans, scenery, and propert
  • Prepare preliminary renderings of proposed exhibits, including detailed construction, layout, and ma
  • Explain and demonstrate artistic techniques.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, performances, projects, assignments, and papers.
  • Prepare students for performances, exams, or assessments.
  • Direct theater productions.
  • Mentor students.

Technology

Video creation and editing softwareDocument management softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareDesktop publishing softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareMusic or sound editing softwareWeb page creation and editing software

Tools

Airbrush paint applicatorsAll-purpose scissorsClaw hammersDigital still camerasElectric arc welding equipmentFurniture staplersGeneral purpose paintbrushesHandsawsLaptop computersLiquid crystal display LCD projectorsPaint application rollersPersonal computersPneumatic nail gunsPortable air compressorsPortable stepladdersAnalog to digital audio convertersArtists' paint brushesAudio recording equipmentBand sawsBeading toolsBelt sandersBook pressesBurnout kilnsCarousel slide projectorsClay firing kilnsCommercial sewing machinesCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer inkjet printers

Work Values

AchievementIndependenceWorking ConditionsRecognitionSupportRelationships
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Set and Exhibit Designers27-1027.00
  • Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary25-1121.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

  • Comprehensive set design development — independently originate and refine full set designs across diverse genres, integrating script analysis, budget modeling, location evaluation, and creative vision on major film, television, or theatrical productions.
  • Complex working drawing packages — author complete, construction-ready drawing sets including detailed floor plans, elevations, and property specifications that guide fabrication teams across large-scale, multi-set productions.
  • Advanced exhibit design systems — develop sophisticated exhibit environments with integrated special effects, dynamic lighting schemes, and interactive elements, translating client briefs into fully realized spatial experiences.
  • Non-routine design problem solving — resolve unexpected structural, budgetary, or logistical constraints mid-production by applying critical thinking and deep domain knowledge without escalation to senior leadership.
  • Multi-period historical accuracy — synthesize archival research, expert consultation, and primary sources to achieve verifiable period authenticity across productions requiring exacting cultural and architectural fidelity.
  • Negotiation and plan approval — present, defend, and negotiate design plans with studio executives, institutional clients, and regulatory bodies, securing approvals while managing competing stakeholder expectations.
  • Full production lifecycle management — oversee design development from initial concept through strike, coordinating scenic artists, prop masters, lighting designers, and construction crews across all production phases.
  • Technology integration in design workflow — leverage the full suite of CAD, 3D rendering, video editing, and database tools to produce high-fidelity design documentation and immersive client presentations autonomously.
  • Budget analysis and value engineering — evaluate cost-versus-design-impact trade-offs across entire productions, reallocating resources to protect creative priorities while maintaining fiscal accountability.
  • Cross-disciplinary communication — translate complex spatial and aesthetic design decisions into clear written reports, technical specifications, and verbal briefings accessible to engineers, curators, producers, and executives.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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