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Academics
Grounded in a general liberal arts education, Hope College offers specialized study in more than 90 majors, minors and pre-professional programs.
Admissions
Flourishing programs in 90+ disciplines. A vibrant Christian mission. $50 million in new campus construction. Championship athletics. 94% placement within 6 months of graduation. There’s never been a better time to consider Hope College.
Research
Research abounds at Hope. Our students and faculty carry out high-quality research projects that are challenging, meaningful and contribute to exciting new knowledge in a broad range of disciplines.
Arts
At Hope College, award-winning student performances share the stage with nationally known writers, musicians, performers and artists.
Campus Life
The Hope College campus is a place to come alive. We have hundreds of student organizations, groups and events you can plug into, serve with, play in, root for and grow with.
Athletics
As a member of the MIAA and NCAA Division III associations, Hope College sponsors 22 varsity sports for men and women. The college is home to the 2022 NCAA Division III National Championship women’s basketball team.

Richard Smith

Retired Faculty

Richard Smith joined the department of theatre in 1972 and teaches courses in theatre crafts, principles of design, scene design and cinema. Richard also designs scenery and properties for theatre productions.

In addition to his time at Hope College he has served on faculty and designed stage production at Dartmouth College and Cornell University.

Areas of Expertise

Scene painting
Scale models
Watercolor rendering
Drawing
Stone carving
Sculpture
Furniture design and construction
Film studies

Education

MFA, scenography, University of Minnesota, 1972
BFA, costume design, University of Minnesota, 1969

Richard Smith smith@hope.edu

Retired Faculty

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