School of Theatre and Dance

Kent State University

Excellence in action

Theatre Training

• Mission

• Bachelor of Arts in Theatre

• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre

  • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design and Technology
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre

     

• Master of Fine Arts in Theatre

  • MFA in Costume Design
  • MFA in Scenic Design
  • MFA in Lighting Design
  • MFA in Theatre Technology
  • MFA in Acting
  • MFA in Acting for Returning Professionals
  • MFA Assistanceship

• Certificate Programs

  • Mission
  • Automated Lighting
  • Stage Lighting
  • Stage Scenery
  • Sound

• Theatre Minor

• Theatre Faculty

• Theatre Staff

• Theatre Graduate Students

• Theatre Senior Showcase

• Theatre Alumni

• Tickets

Since the fall semester of 2005, Kent State University has proudly offered one of the countries only certification programs in the field of Entertainment Arts & Technologies. These unique certificates offer motivated students a distinct advantage in starting careers in the entertainment industry. Each certificate consists of six courses which include practical production experience and real-world internships in addition to specially selected courses in theatre and video technology. One may earn any of the certificates within our Bachelor of Arts in theatre studies or by themselves as a specially admitted nondegree student. Completing the certificates earns students 20 credit hours towards their Bachelor of Arts degree. Two certificates may be taken within that degree program. Incoming students must declare their intention to pursue certification programs upon first being admitted to Kent State University by letting both the School of Theatre & Dance along with the PASS (Placement, Advising and Scheduling System) advisers know of their desire to register for certificates.

Many job and career opportunities exist for individuals certified in areas of Entertainment Arts & Technologies including:

• Live Stage Productions
• Nationally touring rock concerts
• Sports Entertainment
• Industrial Trade Shows
• Outdoor and Indoor Theme Parks
• Professional Athletic Venues
• Sales Meetings for Large Corporations
• The Casino Industry

Kent State has partnered with five northeast Ohio companies who have provided valuable resources and information in the creation of these certificates. These companies include:

• Cedar Point
• Colortone Staging and Rentals
• Hughie's Audio-Visual and Computer
• RCS Corporation
• Stage Research, Inc.
• Vincent Lighting Systems

 

Contact:
Professor Steve Zapytowski
ea-techinfo@kent.edu
Phone: 330-672-0116
Email: szapytow@kent.edu