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Design/Technology, Theatre Arts (BFA)

The Department of Theatre Arts offers one of the most successful theatre training degree programs in Colorado. Theatre Arts majors choose from four distinct concentrations in the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theatre Arts (Acting/Directing, Design/Tech, Dance, or Music Theatre), or a concentration in the BA (Theatre Arts), and acquire a sound understanding of the performing arts in state-of-the-art facilities.

The BFA in Design/Technology exposes students to the visual and technical aspects of Theatre, including Costume, Lighting, Sound, Scenery, and Stage Management. The first-year centers on courses that develop aesthetic sensitivity and technical proficiency. Subsequent years are devoted to studio work that continues to develop a student’s visual storytelling, creative problem solving and collaborative processes. Coursework focuses on the development of the student as a theatre professional, whether they lean toward technology or design areas, and will include classroom and hands-on production experiences in drafting, rendering, scenic and costume construction and craft work, and other methods of communicating, collaborating, and contributing to the theatrical production process. The program culminates in a final design or technology project during the fourth year.

Students can expect personalized instruction and supervised "hands-on" design experiences that stretch from designs on paper to fully realized Black Box and Mainstage productions. Graduates of the Design/Technology concentration will have the necessary skills for success in graduate studies or the professional theatre.

Campus Information

Colorado

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Colorado Mesa University (CMU) has numerous job opportunities available, including both staff and faculty positions, as well as student employment opportunities. The university offers a variety of roles, from full-time faculty and staff positions to part-time and adjunct faculty roles, and even opportunities for students through work-study programs.

Student Employment:
CMU offers various student employment programs, including those requiring work-study funding and those that don't.
Work-Study:
Students can find work-study positions by completing the FAFSA and accepting their work-study award.
On-Campus Jobs:
Students can explore various on-campus jobs through the Handshake platform.
MAVworks:
Students can explore MAVworks, a program for on-campus student employment.
For Faculty and Staff:

Full-time Faculty: CMU hires full-time faculty instructors in various departments.
Adjunct Faculty: Part-time and contract-based faculty positions are also available.
Staff Positions: The university also hires for staff positions, including administrative and classified staff.

PSW Opportunity

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

Contact our PSA counselor for more information

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

TOEFL Internet Based

Minimum Score: 70

Note: Subject score minimums apply to Reading and Writing

IELTS

Minimum Score: Band 6

Note: Subject score minimums apply to Reading and Writing

DuoLingo

Minimum Score: 105

Note: Scores must come directly from DuoLingo to count as official; subject score minimums may apply

Oxford ELLT Minimum Score: 6 Discount code available upon request

All Other English Proficiency Tests

Evidence will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Any costs associated with a proficiency exam is the responsibility of the applicant

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Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, Colorado, United States