Stage Design and Technical Theatre
The Stage Design and Technical Theatre program at Dalhousie University is an intensive 4-year Bachelor of Arts program within the Fountain School of Performing Arts.
This program combines both practical and academic study, exposing students to all aspects of technical theatre including set and prop construction, lighting and sound design, scenic painting, stage management and set design.
Our graduates are working as designers, technicians and artisans and stage managers on stages and film sets around the world.
This site is dedicated to these amazing graduates.
Stage Design and Technical Theatre
Dalhousie’s program in Stage Design and Technical Theatre combines both practical and academic study. You’ll acquire skills tailored to your interests through our wide variety of subjects. Our program combines theory and aesthetics with practical skills and hands-on learning. Our Fountain School student to instructor ratio is relatively low compared to similar programs. You’ll benefit from small class sizes and individual mentoring.
Core classes include:
•scenic design
•prop building
•scenic construction
•stage lighting
•stage management
•scenic painting
•sound design
•multimedia design
•projection design
During your intensive four years here, you’ll specialized in areas that interest you and hold principle positions on multiple Fountain School interdisciplinary productions each season. Our students get a seat at the production table, working alongside fellow students, faculty, guest artists, playwrights and directors. You’ll help build stage productions from the ground up.