BFAs in Design, Technology or Management
UIUC offers 8 different areas that students who are interested in “behind the scenes” can choose from. More information about each specific program can be found at the links below:
BFA in Scenic Design
BFA in Costume Design and Technology
BFA in Lighting Design and Technology
BFA in Sound Design and Technology
BFA in Stage Management: Stage Management
BFA in Scenic Technology
BFA in Arts and Entertainment Technology
Interview/Portfolio Review Dates
All of our BFAs in Design, Technology or Management require that students are both academically eligible and the completion of an interview/portfolio review. We offer several different options for completing the interview/portfolio review process - please select one of the options below:
On-Campus Interviews/Portfolio Reviews:
Come to campus, tour our facilities, meet with faculty and students from you intended major! Choose from one of the dates below to do your interview/portfolio review at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts on the U of I campus! There is no fee to interview on campus.
-Saturday, December 5th(available for Early Action, Regular Admission)
-Saturday, January 23rd(available for Regular Admission)
Chicago Unified Auditions and Interviews/Portfolio Reviews:
Join us at the Palmer House Hotel in Chicago for Unifieds! This option requires a $30 fee and registration through Acceptd at the link below.
- Monday, February 1st(available for Regular Admission)
LINK to REGISTER on ACCEPTD COMING SOON!
-Tuesday, February 2nd(available for Regular Admission)
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-Wednesday, February 3rd(available for Regular Admission)
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Virtual Interviews/Portfolio Reviews:
Join us on zoom to complete your interview/portfolio review with a faculty member from your intended major - and also meet current UIUC students who can answer your questions! This option requires a $30 fee and registration through Acceptd at the link below.
-Saturday, November 14th(available for Early Action, Regular Admission)
LINK to REGISTER on ACCEPTD COMING SOON!
-Saturday, January 30th(available for Regular Admission)
LINK to REGISTER on ACCEPTD COMING SOON!
Illinois High School Theatrefest
If your high school is planning to attend IHSTF this year, you may choose to do your portfolio review during Theatrefest. If you are interested in this option, please let us know through the link below. PLEASE KNOW: the link below is only so we know to look for you, if you intend to audition at Theatrefest you MUST ALSO register through Theatrefest: https://www.illinoistheatre.org/ihstf
-Friday, January 8th (available for Early Action or Regular Admission)
Click HERE to let us know to look for you!
BFA Design, Tech, Management Interview/Portfolio Review Requirements:
If you are doing your interview in person, please bring a portfolio with you. If you are doing your interview virtually, you will need to submit your portfolio materials via the Acceptd link above no later than ONE WEEK prior to your interview date.
The portfolio should show examples of the work you have done. Depending on your intended major, the portfolio can show a range of interests and might include:
Design/Tech Applicants: Sketches, drawings or drafting; production photos; photos of scenery, costumes or props you have built or helped prepare; audio recording, sound files, speaker plots; publicity materials, etc. Your portfolio could also include art projects or other creative activities.
Stage Management Applicants: examples of several pages of a prompt script showing cues and/or blocking, stage management paperwork, schedules, forms, reports, etc. In addition any sketches, drawings or drafting, production photos, photos of scenery/costumes/props you have built or helped prepare, publicity materials, art projects, etc. would be welcome. Your portfolio could also include non-theatre examples of organization or communication.
The portfolio should also include a resume listing your theatrical experience and educational background. Special skills, hobbies, employment history, awards and other relevant information can also be included.
The faculty recognize that many students have not been able to document extensively their experience and encourage students with a strong interest in design, technology or management to submit the material they have available. Passion, commitment, intelligence and imagination can be as important as extensive experience!