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Production Design and Technology Admissions

  • New Freshmen
  • New Transfer
  • Illinois State Students

Applying to Illinois State

Applying by our priority deadline is encouraged for best consideration for your academic program and for scholarships. Portfolio interviews are not required for admission to the Production Design and Technology major. Start your application today!

Audition and Enrollment Process

  1. Apply to Illinois State University
  2. Receive a decision within two weeks
  3. Submit your enrollment deposit and become a Redbird

If you would like to audit a class, meet with faculty, or if you have a question about the enrollment process, email Cristen Monson.

Program Requirements

A portfolio review is NOT required for acceptance into the Production Design and Technology major within the School of Theatre, Dance, and Film.

The School of Theatre, Dance, and Film applies the same academic standards as those required for admission to Illinois State University. There is no separate SAT/ACT or GPA requirement for admission to the School of Theatre, Dance, and Film.

Applying to Illinois State

Applying by our priority deadline is encouraged for best consideration for your academic program and for scholarships. Portfolio interviews are not required for admission to the Production Design and Technology major. Start your application today!

Audition and Enrollment Process

  1. Apply to Illinois State University
  2. Receive a decision within two weeks
  3. Submit your enrollment deposit and become a Redbird

If you would like to audit a class, meet with faculty, or if you have a question about the enrollment process, email Cristen Monson.

Program Requirements

A portfolio review is NOT required for acceptance into the Production Design and Technology major within the School of Theatre, Dance, and Film.

The School of Theatre, Dance, and Film applies the same academic standards as those required for admission to Illinois State University. There is no separate SAT/ACT or GPA requirement for admission to the School of Theatre, Dance, and Film.

Minimum GPA

2.00

Middle 50% GPA

2.82 - 3.64

Required Courses

None

Recommended Courses

To find the course equivalencies at an Illinois community college, please review our Course Articulation Guides.

  • Acting I (THE 110)
  • Fundamentals of Theatre I & II (THE 103 & THE 104)
  • Introduction to Costume (THE 130)
  • Stagecraft (THE 160)

Additional Information

Sequence requires portfolio review and interview.

Academic Advising

Name Office Email Phone
Cristen Monson  Centennial West 212B  cbmonso@ilstu.edu  (309) 438-3936 

Middle 50% GPA

2.82 - 3.64

Application Period

Applications are always accepted.

Application Information

Current students can use the Apply to Your Program tool on My.IllinoisState.edu.

Major Requirements

Sequence requires a Portfolio Review/Interview.

Academic Advising

Name Office Email Phone
Cristen Monson  Centennial West 212B  cbmonso@ilstu.edu  (309) 438-3936