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Scenic Design and Technology  Master's

Master the advanced creation of stage-worlds using a combination of practical problem solving with conceptual ideas to extend the performance's meaning.

Overview

What is Scenic Design and Technology at WVU like?

Description

Training in Scene Design begins with the mastery of basic design skills and develops to the more advanced creation of stage-worlds using a combination of practical problem-solving with conceptual ideas that enhance and extend the performance’s meaning.

Training in:

  • Traditional techniques and industry standard digital media
  • Design
  • Model Building
  • SketchUp
  • AutoCAD
  • Vectorworks
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Scene Painting
  • Stage Properties
  • Teaching

Application Deadlines

Each graduate program sets their own terms of admission and application deadlines. Applicants can only apply for admission for the terms displayed below. Any questions regarding the application deadline should be directed to the graduate program representative.

Fall: August 1
Spring: January 1

At a Glance

  • College/School:
    College of Creative Arts
  • Division:
    School of Theatre and Dance
  • Department:
  • Degree Designation:
    MFA
  • Degree Program:

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Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for Scenic Design and Technology at WVU?

University Requirements

To be eligible for admission into a graduate program at WVU an applicant must submit official, bachelors degree transcripts from a regionally accredited institution and hold a GPA of at least 2.75.

WVU operates decentralized admissions. Decentralized admissions allows each graduate program to set its own application requirements in addition to the University requirements.

Program Requirements

To be eligible for admission into the Scenic Design and Technology graduate program an applicant must submit the following documentation:

  • Letters of Recommendation - Three
  • Résumé /CV
  • Portfolio Review

Additional application considerations:

  • Portfolio (Physical)
  • Interview (Please contact the Program Coordinator for more information regarding the additional application materials)

Applications that are incomplete or are submitted after the deadline may be reviewed if openings remain.

International Applicants must also submit the materials outlined here.

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