Master of Fine Arts in Theater Design and Production - Stage Properties

CCM offers a BFA in Stage Design, Props and Scenic Art, as well as MFA programs in Stage Design and Stage Properties.Stage, Set or Scenic Design is the art, craft and practice of designing and implementing theatrical 3-D environments for plays, opera, musical theatre, dance performance, live concert events, film, video and television productions and themed events and environments. Though similar in some ways to interior or architectural design, Stage Design goes beyond decoration to visually and environmentally support and thematically expand a script, screenplay or scenario by facilitating human interaction andor choreography within the context of a theatrical event.CCM is a college within the University of Cincinnati, a major undergraduate university and graduate research institution of more than 40,000 students. The synergy created by housing CCM within a comprehensive public university gives the college its unique character and defines its objective: to educate and inspire the whole artist and scholar for positions on the world's stage.

Statement Essay Within the graduate application, a 500-word personal statement is required. It should include your degree objectives, frank observations of your professional and personal strengths and weaknesses, any significant professional experiences or honors you were awarded, as well as any other information you feel the faculty and admissions committee should know.Transcripts Please upload unofficial transcripts from each institution you’ve attended to your online application. Please note, official transcripts are NOT required during the application process.Letter(s) of Recommendation One letter of recommendation is required for all MM performance, DMA and AD performance applicants. However, other degree programs may require 2-3 letters.Applicants have the ability to notify recommenders and remind them to send their recommendations though their Application Status Portal.Pre-Screening Refer to the pre-screening requirements for each individual degree program. All content must be uploaded to CCM's Acceptd website.All current CCM graduate students applying for a new graduate degree MUST submit their programs required pre-screening materials to be considered for admissions. This requirement CANNOT be waived or substituted.Audition/Interview While pre-screening submission is required for all applicants, not all applicants will be invited to audition or interview. In some cases, applicants will receive a final admission decision based solely off their pre-screen submission. In other cases, faculty will request an additional audition or interview.Applicants who are invited to interview/audition will be notified via email after the faculty have reviewed all submitted materials.IBT - 80, PBT - 550, Computer - 190Minimum