The NJIT Theatre Arts and Technology program's mission is to foster a vibrant and intellectually rigorous environment, cultivating technical and creative skills for excellence in design and performance. Emphasizing collaboration, curiosity, and community, the program blends theatrical history with contemporary priorities to prepare students to impactfully contribute to diverse career paths in our evolving society.
A polytechnic theatre graduate possesses a unique blend of artistic understanding and technical proficiency. Within the theatre industry, they could pursue roles such as a technical director, lighting designer, head electrician, scenic designer, or production manager. Outside of theatre, their problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills are highly transferable to fields like event management, marketing, project coordination, or even technical roles in areas like AV production for corporate events and conferences.
Students will cultivate a comprehensive understanding of theatrical history, dramatic literature, and pertinent methodologies and styles.
Students will master foundational theatrical techniques and be able to dig deeper toward mastery in an area of their choice.
Students will develop highly effective interpersonal skills for their theatrical practice.
Students will discover and articulate their own individual artistic voice and have a deep sense of passion for their craft.
Starting Salary, NJIT Average
Mid-Career Salary, National Average
Alumni work in the entertainment industry using design, community arts development, set and www management, and teaching youth theatre.
