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University of Montana Catalog 2026-2027

Theatre M.F.A. - Design and Technology

General Graduate Program Requirements

Graduate School policies and standards can be found on the Graduate School Policies page

The minimum GPA for any graduate program is 3.0. Individual programs may require more than a 3.0 to remain in good standing. 

The minimum grade for a course to be accepted toward any master’s or doctoral requirement is C. The minimum grade for a course to be accepted toward a certificate program is B-. Individual programs may require higher grades for specific courses.

Master of Fine Arts - Theatre: Design and Technology Concentration

Based on the student’s transcript and professional experience within the field, courses may be added, substituted, or waived with approval of the program head and Director of the School of Theatre and Dance.  

Course Requirements

Required Courses
Complete all of the following courses:
THTR 501Introduction to Graduate Studies1
THTR 531Graduate Seminar in Theatre History3
THTR 556Graduate Rendering Techniques2
THTR 545Graduate Design Seminar: Collaboration2
THTR 546Graduate Design Seminar: Freelancing2
THTR 609Graduate Design Project4
THTR 645Graduate Design Seminar: Teaching2
THTR 646Graduate Design Seminar: Outreach2
Primary Design Emphasis
Complete 9 credits of the following courses:9
Graduate Costume Design
Graduate Scene Design
Graduate Light Design
Graduate Sound for Performance
Complete 3 credits of the following courses: 3
Problems in Costume Design
Problems in Scene Design
Problems in Light Design
Problems in Sound Design
Secondary Design Emphasis
Complete 3 credits of the following courses: 3
Graduate Costume Design
Graduate Scene Design
Graduate Light Design
Graduate Sound for Performance
Complete 3 credits of the following courses: 3
Problems in Costume Design
Problems in Scene Design
Problems in Light Design
Problems in Sound Design
Production Assignments
Complete 9 credits of the following courses:9
Technical Production Assignment
Design Production Assignment
Electives
Complete 15 credits of graduate-level courses chosen in consultation with your advisor. 15
Total Hours60