Program Overview
The Stage Design at Northwestern University is a Master programme in Arts & Design over 36 months, 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 Stage 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
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Evanston, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Stage Design programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
- the development of classic studio skills in freehand drawing, rendering, theatrical drafting, model building, costume construction classes, and contemporary skills in computer graphics.
- four cornerstone classes for directors and designers together in the first two years to develop collaborative relationships and interpersonal skills and the methods of script interpretation and research unique to directors and designers in order to develop a strong visual response to a play.
- an emphasis on the importance of produced work in the designer’s development by working in teams designing a significant number of productions in a variety of performance spaces.
- attendance at major professional productions in Chicago and interaction on campus with significant national and international artists.
- optional internship opportunities to project the graduate designer into a professional environment thereby advancing his or her expertise beyond the academic setting.
- the opportunity for teaching introductory design courses in Northwestern’s nationally renowned undergraduate theatre program.
- a thesis portfolio revealing the graduating student’s vision of design through professional-quality theoretical and produced design, research, and supporting graphic work
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- two official transcripts (bearing registrar\xc2\x92s signature and/or the institution\xc2\x92s seal) from each post-secondary institution attended, documenting all courses taken (within or outside a degree program), grades received, and degrees earned.
- three reference names: individuals who can discuss you as a designer and/or your design work.
- a sample portfolio of photographs or scanned images on CDs of design work (production photos, renderings, etc) and other artistic skills (drawings, renderings, photography, sculpture) that do not need to be returned. Applicants interviewed at U/RTA do not need to send a sample portfolio.
- official TOEFL scores for international applicants whose native language is not English. The Educational Testing Service will send official results directly to Northwestern University\'s Graduate School.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2004-01-18
About Northwestern University
Northwestern University
Evanston, United States
Northwestern University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 36 months