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Theatre Design Minor

About the Theatre Design Minor

The theatre design minor will equip you to create effective, pleasing scenery, lighting, and costumes to complement theatre productions. This minor must be combined with a major (in any field) in order to graduate with your bachelor’s degree and be fully prepared for your chosen career path.

Why Study Theatre Design at Cedarville?

Program Highlights

  • 18–19 semester hours in costuming, stagecraft, lighting, and scene design

Consider These Majors

Students studying theatre design may consider these majors:

  • Music
  • Studio Art
  • Worship
Department of Art, Design, and Theatre
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Theatre Scholarships

We are proud to offer  Theatre Scholarships to new theatre majors, ranging from $1,000–$2,000. Awards are based on your audition or design portfolio review, theatrical experience, academic merit, and financial need.

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Placement Success

We’re proud of our successful graduates! 100% of recent graduates from the Department of Art, Design, and Theatre were employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation. Check out Cedarville's other placement rates.

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Program Curriculum

Sample courses:

  • Introduction to Theatre
  • Stagecraft I