Epic Design In Every Detail.
Theatre Design: Concentration

Study theatre design at North Greenville University and master the art of making every detail count.
Your Future in Theatre – Elevated by Design
You understand that theatre production begins and ends with design. You recognize how every small detail brings each scene to life. You want to elevate the impact of every setting, every moment, and every character beyond the stage itself.
Prepare for your career in theatre design. Serve in hands-on roles like scenic artist, carpenter, or electrician. Cast inspiration as a set, lighting, or costume designer. Even lead entire teams of creatives as technical director or stage manager. Elevate every detail through Bachelor of Arts in Theatre with a concentration in design.
What Can I Do With a Degree in Theatre Design?
A career in theatre design focuses on the artistic and technical aspects of creating visually compelling and immersive theatrical experiences.
Theatre designers use their creativity, knowledge of design principles, and technical skills to bring the director’s vision to life through set, costume, lighting, sound, and projection design.
Costume designer
Lighting designer
Sound designer
Prop master
Stage makeup artist
Experience Learning as You Explore Your Craft

In-Class Learning, Meet Real-World Experience
Where better to complete your required theatre internship than one of Greenville’s renowned venues? Options abound at the Applied Theatre Center of Greenville, the Warehouse Theatre, and Center Stage(just to name a few!)
Senior Project and Portfolio
Participate in various theatre productions on campus. Seek summer employment in a design role with local theatre companies. Then, highlight your experiences through a senior project. Whether on paper or in actualized projects, intentionally build your portfolio from day one.


Showcase Your Talents – Right Here in the Southeast
Present your senior project and multi-year portfolio. Earn professional opportunities and internships. Perhaps even launch your career in theatre design. All at the largest gathering of theatre artists in America – the Southeastern Theatre Conference.
Study Every Detail of Theatre Design

Elevate Your Perspective
You’ll also take Chapel every semester, and Cultural Events for the first four semesters. You earn credit through attendance, and each course counts as half a credit. This is the NGU difference, how you find your peak performance and elevate your perspective, intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually.