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Bachelor of Arts

Theatre: Theatre Production Emphasis (B.A.)

This emphasis in theatre studies provides students with rigorous, hands-on training with cutting edge technology. Students expand their knowledge and refine their ability to create exciting worlds onstage. Faculty and staff mentor design/tech students to prepare them for their future careers or graduate programs.
BYU-Idaho students preform "You Can't Take it with You", directed by Trevor Hill in the Snow Drama Theatre

Theatre Production Introduction

Are you interested in hands–on opportunities to hone your craft while creating exciting work onstage and in the classroom? The design/tech area allows students to explore their own creative process and invites them to collaborate with others. The following list is a sampling of the coursework this emphasis area offers:

  • Scenic design
  • Sound design
  • Costume design and technology
  • Costume construction
  • Lighting design
  • Stage management
  • Props design and construction

Highlighted Courses

If you are interested in Theatre Production, start with one of the following major-specific courses:
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TA 105
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TA 115
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TA 119
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TA 123
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TA 160
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TA 374
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TA 126
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Graduate Career-Ready

Graduates with a degree in Theatre Production have a wide array of rewarding careers before them. Check out some of the top careers students get with this degree or explore more career options in I-Plan.

BYU-Idaho Graduate Salaries

Graduates from this technical program typically enter the entertainment industry with starting salaries ranging from $42,000 to $65,000 depending on their specialization in design or production management. Your earning potential increases significantly as you advance into lead designer roles or technical direction for regional theatres, film studios, and themed entertainment companies.

Common Career Paths

You will be prepared for essential roles such as a scenic designer, stage manager, or technical director within the theatre and film industries. This degree also equips you with transferable skills in creative problem solving and project management that are highly valued in event production, theme park design, and arts administration.

Preparation for Grad School

This major provides a rigorous technical foundation for students pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in design, technical production, or stage management at top tier universities. You will also be well prepared for specialized graduate paths in entertainment technology, architectural lighting, or even entertainment law and business management.

AI in Academics

At BYU-Idaho, we are strategically integrating Artificial Intelligence to enhance academic excellence and prepare our students for an evolving world.

AI in Theatre
You will learn to leverage artificial intelligence as a sophisticated tool for rendering complex scenic designs and optimizing technical workflows for stage automation. Our curriculum empowers you to use AI for rapid prototyping and lighting simulations while ensuring your creative choices remain grounded in ethical standards and human centered design.
Advance Knowledge, Enhancing Learning, and Developing Workforce Readiness
AI in Academics means learning to advance knowledge, enhancing learning, and developing workforce readiness through tools that support (not replace) your effort and integrity.

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