Theatre M.F.A. - Directing
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: Directing 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
In addition to the requirements below, students must:
- Serve as teaching assistant for THTR 375.
- Serve as stage manager for faculty director.
- Serve as assistant director to faculty director.
- Complete three major directing projects, the last being part of the Final Creative Project
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| THTR 475 | Directing II | 3 |
| THTR 476 | Directing III | 3 |
| THTR 484 | Advanced Acting: Professional Skills | 1 |
| THTR 501 | Introduction to Graduate Studies | 1 |
| THTR 513 | Graduate Voice & Speech I | 3 |
| THTR 515 | Graduate Physical Performance Skills | 3 |
| THTR 520 | Graduate Acting I | 3 |
| THTR 532 | Graduate Seminar in Dramaturgy | 3 |
| THTR 539 | 3 | |
| THTR 545 | Graduate Design Seminar: Collaboration | 2 |
| THTR 570 | Graduate Stage Management | 3 |
| THTR 572 | Stage Management Practicum | 1 |
| THTR 577 | Directing IV | 3 |
| THTR 578 | Directing V | 3 |
| THTR 595 | Practicum (Directing) | 4 |
| THTR 675 | Directing VI | 3 |
| THTR 599 | Thesis/Professional Paper/Final Creative Project | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Complete 15 credits of electives chosen in consultation with your advisor. At least one course must be a 500-level course in the School of Theatre and Dance. At least one course must be a graduate-level course outside of the School in a discipline relevant to the Final Creative Project. | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |