{"id":6,"date":"2022-08-24T21:20:19","date_gmt":"2022-08-24T21:20:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cahcms.smca.ucf.edu\/themed-experience\/?page_id=6"},"modified":"2026-03-18T10:06:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T14:06:07","slug":"themed-experience","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cah.ucf.edu\/themed-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Themed Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t\t
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Themed Experience at UCF prepares creative minds to be the next generation of leaders in the themed experience industry.<\/p>\n

Pulling from the strength of UCF\u2019s diverse and expansive academic disciplines, and from the direct connection to leaders in the field, this unique program takes advantage of the university\u2019s ideal location in Orlando, the international hub of the themed entertainment industry.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t

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UCF\u2019s Themed Experience graduate programs are designed to teach the unique creative skills, processes and concepts utilized to design and produce themed environments such as theme parks, zoos, aquariums, themed retail, dining, museums, virtual worlds and exhibitions. Throughout their coursework, students gain first-hand experience in creating a space where guests interact with an environment designed to convey a narrative. Students of themed experience work on projects running from single kiosks to complex, multi-narrative theme parks where they develop an understanding of planning, production, story, design and concept development.<\/p>\n

Themed Experience graduates will be qualified to work as an art director, show producer, designer, production artist, or creative executive for the production of themed experiences. Many graduates may work directly for theme parks, but others will find employment in exciting and innovative specialty firms producing industry-related items like custom rides, exhibitions, retail, theatrical experiences, effects, events and museum exhibits, as well as for companies that provide support and services for the themed experience industry.<\/p>\n

Programs<\/h2>\n

Themed Experience M.S.<\/a><\/h3>\n

UCF\u2019s Master of Science in Themed Experience is the first and only stand-alone degree program of its kind at a public university. As a two-year, 33-credit graduate degree, this program is designed for working professionals, returning students, artists, producers, designers and writers looking to build a strong themed experience creative portfolio.<\/p>\n

There are two options for students in the M.S. program:<\/p>\n

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Themed Experience Design Concentration<\/h4>\n
Continuing the legacy of our existing curriculum, the Design Concentration offers courses in design, creating narrative environments and world building for themed experiences. Students will cultivate the skills needed to thrive in the industry as designers, production artists, art directors and writers, crafting the stories and environments that define world-class themed experiences.<\/div>\n

Themed Experience Producing Concentration<\/h4>\n
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The Producing Concentration introduces a trio of courses tailored to aspiring producers and project managers:<\/p>\n