Why Study Theatre Design and Technology?

Envision new worlds. Define a moment. Further the story. To study Theatre Design and Technology requires passion, a thirst for collaboration, and absolute imagination. You’ll learn to think critically, expand your creative technique, and design powerful productions that address the current issues in our society.

Why Study Theatre Design and Technology at MMC?

Our Design and Technology program provides a focused conservatory experience within a robust theatre program. At the same time, you’ll be immersed in an engaging, liberal arts community where academic and creative exploration is untethered. Develop a pre-professional design process that integrates disciplines from across the College while experiencing everything New York City offers as the center of the entertainment industry. Learn from esteemed faculty members who are working professional designers and earn opportunities to study with New York Theatre professionals, design mainstage productions, establish professional contacts, and intern with some of New York’s major theatre designers and theaters.

What You Will Learn

• Throughout our design and technology course sequence, you will build a thorough design process and incorporate technical skills, theatre history, and practical experience. This well-rounded approach will prepare you for a variety of careers across the Theatre industry and beyond.
• Through coursework and actual production participation, you will study visual and dramatic analysis, practice conceptualization, and gain research skills needed to plan designs and effectively present them to directors and production professionals. Additionally, you will learn the practical skills necessary to execute your designs.
• Core to MMC’s emphasis on college-to-career preparation, Design and Technology students regularly study and work with theatre, film, and television professionals in classes, productions, as guest lecturers, and in one-on-one mentorships.