Theatre Production

The Production Concentration fills a specific niche at Bradley University attracting students that are seeking an opportunity for additional study and practice in production and design within the scope of a comprehensive Theatre Arts major. 

Students pursuing the Production Concentration must complete all of the major requirements plus 19 semester hours of specific production and design-based classes. 13 semester hours of these classes are listed as upper division credit. The Production Concentration course requirements are detailed below.

A total of 58 semester hours are required for the Theatre Arts major with a concentration in Production. The primary focus of the courses in this concentration is developing production and design skills including competencies in all key areas of production. Junior Seminar (THE310) is a career preparatory course exploring opportunities for graduate school, internships, and employment in the performing arts. Senior Seminar (THE410) is a capstone projects course that is utilized to facilitate Bradley University Theatre’s Chicago Showcase as well as allow main stage design opportunities for students. Elective courses in production include Sound Design (THE 327) and Explorations in Theatre Arts (THE 498) where students and faculty can create special topics courses.

All students desiring to pursue a BA or BS degree with a concentration in Production are required to present their design/theatre technology portfolio prior to admission in the concentration. Students will be required to demonstrate basic talents and show they have the potential to grow as a theatre artist as well as possess the commitment and discipline essential for successful completion of their studies.

The Production Concentration Portfolio presentation shall consist of the presentation of production photographs; drafting, drawings, and sketches of scenery, props, costumes, art, and/or makeup projects; light plots; CAD projects; sound recording; or a stage manager’s prompt-book. The entire portfolio review should not exceed 10 minutes.

Concentrations are not required for graduation and may be dropped at any time.