How to Apply
Apply to Emerson College following the Step 1 instructions from the Performing Arts Applicant Requirements page. Select BFA Theatrical Design & Production as your major.
As soon as you have your Emerson Admission ID Number you are ready to submit an Artistic Application and schedule an interview.
Submit an Artistic Application
- Log in or create an Acceptd account (if you already have an account do not create a new one), complete the form and upload the following:
- Resume & Headshot: a 1-page theatrical resume and headshot/selfie.
- Portfolio: Please upload a portfolio consisting of up to 20 creative samples that document your work in the theatre but may also include:
- Art sketches
- Paintings
- Video or audio
- Photos of scale models, ceramics, or sculptures
- Evidence of fashion design and construction techniques
- Evidence of fashion hair and makeup techniques
- Jewelry designs
- Computer graphics
- Graphic designs
- Evidence of special engineering or mechanical skills
- Photography
- Evidence of puppetry design and construction techniques
- Pay the non-refundable Artistic Application fee of $30
Schedule and Complete an Interview
Once you have submitted your Artistic Application you must schedule your interview in Acceptd by navigating to Schedule > My Timeslots > Select Timeslot.
The Interview Day
For this admission cycle we will be offering Virtual interviews conducted through Acceptd’s AuditionRoom platform. They will begin with a brief information session/Q&A with Performing Arts Faculty/Staff before individually scheduled 30-minute interview time slots.
You can read more about BFA Theatrical Design & Production.