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USA, Pennsylvania
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1933
Total Students: 4,500 +
Int. Students: 126 +
Main Campus Address
84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18766, USA
Wilkes University’s Theatre Design and Technology program is for students attracted to scenic, costume, lighting or sound design. As a student at Wilkes, you will gain the preprofessional training you will need to bring a career in theatre to realization.
Theatre Design and Technology
As a Theatre Design and Technology student at Wilkes, you’ll explore all facets of design and technical theatre through classes, labs and production work. This bachelor of arts degree is an intensive preprofessional program that combines conservatory-style training in theatre design and technology with a broad liberal arts education.
Students take intensive studio classes in all aspects of technical design and production. We are committed to small class sizes, individual support for each student, and our program’s mission to create a skilled, accomplished theatre artist. We follow state-of-the-art safety protocols.
Network at industry conferences and events, including the American College Theatre Festival sponsored by the Kennedy Center. Students also have an opportunity for sponsorship to the United States Institute for Theatre Technology or Southeastern Theatre Conference conferences for networking, career exploration, and job interviews.
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
30 Days
Full-Time
48 Months
Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
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jan 2024 | Closed | |
aug 2024 | Closed | |
jan 2025 | Open |
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.
It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.
A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):
Outreach, A Student Referral Program by Canam
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