Academic College: Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, School of Music, Dance and Theatre. This Bachelor of Arts program in Theatre with a concentration in Design and Production offers hands-on training in the technical and creative aspects of live performance. Students gain skills in scenic, costume, lighting, and sound design, as well as stage management and technical theatre production. The curriculum balances theoretical knowledge with extensive practical application through participation in University Theatre productions. It emphasizes collaboration, problem-solving, and developing a comprehensive understanding of how to bring theatrical visions to life.

Graduates are highly sought after for roles in professional theatre, film, television, live events, and themed entertainment. Typical career paths include: Scenic Designer, Costume Designer, Lighting Designer, Sound Designer, Technical Director, Stage Manager, Production Manager, Prop Master, Master Electrician, Costume Shop Manager, Wardrobe Supervisor, Event Technician, Exhibition Designer, and roles in Architectural Lighting or Audio Visual Production. The program's practical skills and collaborative emphasis also prepare students for positions in related fields like marketing, communications, and project management.

ASU is a highly ranked public university with a world-leading drive for innovation and is consistently the #1 US public university chosen by international students. The Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts provides a leading-edge creative environment. ASU's Gammage theatre, one of the world's largest university-based presenters of performing arts, hosts Broadway shows in Phoenix, offering unique exposure to professional touring productions and potential operational insight. Theatre students benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, including multiple performance venues (e.g., Paul V. Galvin Playhouse, Lyceum Theatre, Studio 133), dedicated scene, costume, lighting, and sound shops, and modern rehearsal studios, all crucial for hands-on design and production training. ASU's historic and largest campus, Tempe is home to hundreds of degree programs, first-rate research facilities and big sporting events, creating an energetic city-like environment.