Scenography (BFA)
Why study Scenography?
Develop your ability to work visually in a collaborative setting. Immerse yourself in the imaginative and analytical processes of communicating design ideas to create entire worlds on stage and in diverse of performance spaces. Discover and develop your own unique artistic voice as you explore the vast possibilities inherent in the world of scenographic innovation.
In a Faculty of Fine Arts that ranks among the very best in North America, with next-level facilities for creating set, costumes, lighting and props, you’ll learn how to conceive of and realize the visual framework of a theatrical production.
Courses balance conceptual and technical training led by eminent practitioners in their field. With an emphasis on learning by experiencing — including helping design department productions — you’ll be well-positioned to take on the professional world of performance design in a live context.
Take in Montreal’s vibrant cultural scene through field trips to venues like Le Grand Costumier and a constellation of theatres that regularly present new works by artists in Quebec and from around the world.
Program structure
A Bachelor of Fine Arts degree takes a minimum of three or four years (90 – 120 credits) of full-time study, depending on your academic background.
Program option
- Specialization in Scenography (60 credits)
(formerly Design for the Theatre)
Courses
Scenography courses give you practical and theoretical knowledge of how lighting, costume, and set and props designers engage in a theatrical production.
United States students: A U.S. Federal Student Aid-eligible version of this program is offered. This version meets all U.S. regulations (such as no co-operative education or e-courses) for eligible programs.
Admission criteria
This program is available for Fall admission only.
Minimum cut-off averages and course requirements
- Quebec CEGEP: DEC
- High School: C+
- ACT or SAT is NOT required
- Canadian curricula course requirements
- Accepted international qualifications
- International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: 26
- International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (CP): 4.3/7
- Baccalauréat français: 11
- British system of education (GCE):
- A-levels: At least two A-level exams CD or
- AS-levels: At least 4 AS-level exams with equivalent results or
- BTEC: Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in a related subject area with equivalent results
- Additional information for British System of Education (GCE) applicants
- University Transfers (internal/external): C
Additional requirements for admission
Applicants must submit additional requirements for admission directly to the department.
- Letter of Intent
- Portfolio
Following the review of your application, short-listed applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview via videoconference. It is your responsibility to book an interview and submit your portfolio.
Check program availabillity as late applications will continue to be accepted for certain programs for an undetermined amount of time.
Minimum cut-off averages should be used as indicators. The cut-off data may change depending on the applicant pool. Applicants who meet the stated minimum requirements are not guaranteed admission to these programs.
After your degree
The Scenography program opens up careers paths in many fields, including:
- Stage design
- Costume design
- Multimedia design
- Fashion
- Music
- Film
- Art direction
- Exhibition design
- Performance art
