Graduate Student in Scenic Design, UC San Diego - UC San Diego Department of Theatre and Dance

The UC San Diego Department of Theatre and Dance is a nationally ranked MFA program. The Design program trains students in the best professional practices of regional and commercial theatre. The design faculty are award-winning working professionals also committed to teaching; the Scenic Design program is led by Robert Brill, a three-time Tony-nominated scenic designer whose work spans opera, theatre, and themed entertainment.



The design training program stresses an interaction with the works of many visual artists from a wide range of disciplines. The program teaches students traditional methods, but also encourages spontaneity, free of preconceptions. Students' talent and design work are showcased at a number of venues that have directly resulted in national grants, awards, and other work opportunities for our alumni.



The program offers a generous number of fully executed production opportunities. Designers collaborate with student, faculty, and internationally prominent guest directors. Students are fully supported by a professional workshop staff and are not expected to build or run their own productions.



UC San Diego and the Tony Award winning La Jolla Playhouse share a three-theatre complex. Student designers participate in a residency program at the Playhouse, and normally work as assistants to visiting professional designers.



Our students are guaranteed a stipend in the form of employment (Graduate Student Researcher, TA or Reader) or fellowship at the 50% TA rate for 9 months of the year. Additionally, all students are eligible for tuition fee remission, making the program highly affordable.



Students may also be offered opportunities to travel with faculty as assistants on professional assignments to major regional theatres, Broadway, England, or Europe. Modest funds are sometimes available for student research and travel to see productions, attend conferences and workshops.



For details on applying, please visit: https://theatre.ucsd.edu/admissions/graduate/design-mfa-scenic.html
Salary: 2,507.67-2,600 per month