The BS in theatre design and technology prepares students who are serious, dedicated and gifted for post-graduate opportunities in those fields. The program is designed to offer courses and laboratory experiences for students who wish to excel in this area. The purpose of this concentration is to enable those students who wish to pursue further study or a career in the field. The Theatre and Dance Department is committed to responsible and professional preparation of its students for professional/commercial work in the field, teaching careers in theatre or related areas, further study in graduate or conservatory settings, life-long appreciation of theatre and dance as cultural expression, and leadership roles in the artistic life of their communities. In addition, the department commits itself to liberalizing the perspective of the general college student it encounters through the teaching of its courses, and to enrich the lives of persons in the community by producing challenging, thought-provoking, entertaining experiences which reflect its diversity and which explore vital concerns and issues. The Department participates in the University-wide effort to assess its academic programs. Information on assessment plans, including goals, methods and outcomes is available at http://assessment.umflint.edu.