Careers

Upon completion of the MFA Design program, you’ll be prepared for professional roles in arts education, entertainment or theater. Design graduate students often pursue roles as a 

• costume designer,
• scenic artist,
• scenic designer,
• lighting designer,
• property designer and
• projection designer.

School Partnerships & Associations

In addition to productive, internship-generating relationships with theatrical institutions, the Theater Department also maintains memberships with the

• Association for Theatre in Higher Education,
• National Association of Schools of Theatre,
• University Resident Theatre Association and
• U.S. Institute for Theatre Technology.

Career Services

The Theater Department encourages students to find job opportunities by visiting the Career Center for guidance on career direction and job search strategies. Students can also search the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance Job Bank and the University Resident Theatre Association.