Experience Design and Production
The BFA Program in Experience Design and Production provides a foundation grounded in project-based learning supported by a rigorous theoretical and critical framework.
Students may specialize in one or more of the following areas: Costume Design, Experience Design/Themed Entertainment, Lighting Design, Scene Design, Sound Design, Stage Management, and Technical Direction.
Description of Program: Bachelor of Fine Arts
Department: School of Theater
Duration of Program: 4 years
Inaugural year: 2017
Multidisciplinary Engineering - Theatre Engineering Concentration
Multidisciplinary Engineering is designed for students who want to practice engineering around a focused concentration by combining or involving several academic disciplines.
Duration of Program: 4 years
Inaugural year: MDE program has been in place for 51 years; with Acoustical Engineering beginning 1969, Visual Design Engineering beginning in 2011, Lighting Engineering 2010 and Theatre Engineering launching in 2018 formally
Library Resources:Private library for institution community members
Online Certificate in Themed Entertainment
Step into the themed entertainment field with Purdue’s Themed Entertainment Design Certificate. Whether you’re an engineer, designer or artist, this flexible program will help you create immersive experiences, larger-than-life themed attractions and unforgettable experiences in the exciting world of themed entertainment. Study online, learn from industry leaders, and launch a unique and exciting career.
Themed Entertainment Design - Minor
The Themed Entertainment Design minor is a flexible experience that prepares you for a variety of careers. The minor is designed for any student within the Purdue University system but often attract students focused in Interior Architecture, Engineering, Art, or Hospitality and Management. You will learn the history and current resources of the industry, try your hand at creating all kinds of experiences and then specialize in one of a few distinctive areas to prepare you for your career in the themed entertainment industry.
Undergraduate, Graduate (Masters)
Library Resources:Publicly accessible library, Private resources only for community members (e.g., labs, workshop spaces…)
Master of Science in Architecture Studies with a concentration in Themed Environments Integration
Themed environments enhance a wide range of human experiences from real estate development projects, museums/exhibitions, retail, dining and entertainment venues, to theme parks and cruise ships. A Themed Environments Integration graduate will be able to carry the most important magical asset, “the story”, through to each guest.
Duration of Program: 1 year (2 or 3 terms) academic program
Students Admitted Annually: 21 – 30
Inaugural year: 2019
Library Resources:Private library for institution community members, Private resources only for community members (e.g., labs, workshop spaces…)