A B.F.A. in Theatre with a concentration in Entertainment Design and Technology provides
you the opportunity to learn from an accomplished and innovative faculty in state-of-the-art
facilities. Students will have classroom learning augmented with hands-on experiences
in professional settings through courses like Lighting Design; Entertainment Drafting;
Costume Design; Sound Technology and Stage Management. Students will also have the
chance for internships and other practical experience opportunities.
Where You'll Go
A career in Entertainment Design and Technology allows you to become an innovative
storyteller across a dynamic and immersive medium. Jobs including set designer, lighting
director, production director and a variety of other creative professions. There are
also opportunities for graduate level studies that can lead to a career teaching what
you are passionate about.
In the ever-changing entertainment industry having diverse skills will allow you to
stand apart from the rest. This program focuses on design and technology in both the
theatrical and film worlds. Our Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater with a concentration
in Entertainment Design and Technology is built for students interested in a variety
of aspects in the production and backstage of the entertainment industry. Entrance
to the program is by audition/interview only. Students may. Visit the College of Fine and Performing Arts to explore all available programs.
Degree Options
School
College of Fine & Performing Arts, School of Stage & Screen
Location
Cullowhee - Main Campus
Length
Full-Time
Time to Complete:
4 Year Average
Credits:
120 Credit Hours
App Deadline:
Admission via general WCU undergraduate enrollment — plus program-specific acceptance/review
as required by Stage & Screen admissions
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Entertainment Design & Technology
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Entertainment Design and Technology at Western Carolina
University prepares students to create innovative, professional-quality designs for
live performance, film, and digital media. Through hands-on studio work, technical
training, and collaborative projects, students gain expertise in scenic, lighting,
costume, and production design, as well as emerging technologies in stagecraft and
media production.
The curriculum emphasizes creative problem-solving, technical proficiency, and interdisciplinary
collaboration, providing students with the skills to manage the full spectrum of production
design from concept to execution. Graduates are prepared for careers in theater, film,
live events, theme parks, and entertainment technology, or for further study in graduate
programs in design, technical theater, or media production.
The B.F.A. in Entertainment Design & Technology gives students a solid foundation
in both the artistry and craft of entertainment production. Students learn how to
develop designs, understand technical constraints, collaborate with creative teams,
and bring productions to life.
Students build from foundational design and theatre/production classes to advanced,
production‑oriented work. Through hands‑on projects — designing sets, planning lighting,
coordinating technical requirements, producing media, or working on live events.
Graduates leave with both creative vision and technical competence — a combination
that’s highly valued across entertainment, media, and live‑event industries. Whether
pursuing theatre, film, live events, or digital media, the program offers flexibility
and readiness for dynamic entertainment careers.
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