The Bachelor of Applied Science in Performance Design and Production offers practical training for careers in live event production, technical theatre, stage design, production management, and entertainment technology. It is designed for students with prior experience in performance or technical theatre who wish to develop their skills in behind-the-scenes roles. Through hands-on experience in productions at the Florida School of the Arts, students will be well-prepared for diverse roles in the entertainment industry. Graduates can find employment in areas such as audio, projection, and lighting technology, scenic and costume design, theme park and cruise ship production, live event and theatre production, and video editing and production management. The program requires students to hold an A.A. or A.S. in Theater and Entertainment Technology, with a specialization in Costume Technology or Technical Theater. The curriculum involves lower-division core courses and upper-division coursework, totaling 120 semester hours. An optional teaching track is also available for those interested in K-12 education.
The program totals 120 semester hours. Students with an A.A. or A.S. in Theater and Entertainment Technology will complete specific lower-division requirements before moving on to 42 credit hours of upper-division courses.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Applied Science in Performance Design and Production are prepared for a variety of roles within the entertainment industry.
Students must have completed an Associate of Arts (A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Theater and Entertainment Technology, with a declared specialization in either Costume Technology or Technical Theater.
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