Program Overview
The Scenic Design at University of Missouri - Kansas City is a Master programme in Arts & Design, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Scenic Design programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 8,522 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,870 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Kansas City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Scenic Design programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Professional Scene Design
- Rendering Tech for Theatre Design I \x96 Figure Drawing
- Scene Painting
- History of Design and Technology I
- Thea Theatre Collaboration
- Professional Scene Design
- Rendering Tech for Theatre Design II \x96 Figure Drawing
- History of Design and Technology II
- Special Problems \x96 Drafting
- Drafting for the Theatre
- Professional Scene Design
- Rendering Tech for Theatre Design III \x96 Figure Drawing
- Theatre History or Text Analysis or Dramatic Lit
- Special Problems \x96 Drafting if designing a production
- Stage Lighting or Costume Design
- Professional Scene Design
- Rendering Tech for Thea Des IV \x96 Figure Drawing
- Thea History or Text Analysis or Dramatic Lit
- Special Problems \x96 Drafting if designing a production
- Master Class in Design (Design for Camera)
- Directed Graduate Studies: Scene Design
- Research and Performance
- Special Problems \x96 Drafting if designing a production
- Directed Graduate Studies: Computer Painting
- Research and Performance
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Admission to the UMKC School of Graduate Studies
- Acceptance by the Head of the Master of Fine Arts program
- A Bachelor of Arts degree from a recognized university or college and acceptance by the faculty mentor for the area of admission.\xc2\xa0 A student having a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in another discipline may be admitted upon the recommendation of the area head.\xc2\xa0 A precondition to admission might be a requirement of completion of undergraduate Theatre courses, as determined by the area head.\xc2\xa0 These courses will not be credited toward the requirements for graduation in the MFA program unless approved in advance by the area head.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 8,522 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,870 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 8,522 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,870 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Missouri - Kansas City directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Missouri - Kansas City
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City, United States
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