Program Overview
The Theatre Arts - Option in Technical TheatreDesign at California State University Long Beach is a MA 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 Theatre Arts - Option in Technical TheatreDesign 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
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 3,863 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
- Location: Long Beach, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Theatre Arts - Option in Technical TheatreDesign 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
- Repertory Theatre
- Dramaturgy
- Portfolio Developm
- Visual Concepts in Theatre Design
- Computer Graphics for Theatre
- Collaborative Studies
- Rendering and Painting for Theatre
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.7 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Letters of Recommendation
- Academic or Professional Resume \xc2\x96\xc2\xa0no professional experience required
- Statement of Purpose
- Unofficial Transcripts\xc2\xa0
- Portfolio of Original Work \xc2\x96\xc2\xa0questions should be directed to your discipline\xc2\x92s area head, by email:
- Interview with the Area Head for your Discipline:
- The Head of Scenic Design, Danila Korogodsky
- The Head of Costume Design, Nancy Jo Smith
- The Head of Lighting Design, David Jacques
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 3,863 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 3,863 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University Long Beach 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 California State University Long Beach
California State University Long Beach
United States
California State University, Long Beach, also known in athletics as Long Beach State University (LBSU), is a public research university in Long Beach, California, United States. The 322-acre...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-05-18
- Start Date 2018-08-22
- Language English
- Duration 36 months