Theatre - Master of Arts (M.F.A.)
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) - Theatre
College of Arts and Media
Degree Specific Credits: 60-64
Required Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Catalog Year: 2022-23
Notes/Description
There are four areas of specialization for the M.F.A. in Theatre:
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) in Acting
64 credits are required to graduate. Based on the student’s transcript and professional experience within the field, courses may be added, substituted, or waived with approval of the Performance & Practice Program Head and Director of the School of Theatre and Dance.
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) in Design & Technology
60 credits are required to graduate. Based on the student’s transcript and professional experience within the field, courses may be added, substituted, or waived with approval of the Design & Technology Program Head and Director of the School of Theatre and Dance. All incoming graduate students will be evaluated through their portfolios and transcripts in order to identify deficiencies and may be required to take additional courses beyond the 60-credit curriculum.
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) in Directing
64 credits are required to graduate. Based on the student’s transcript and professional experience within the field, courses may be added, substituted, or waived with approval of the Performance & Practice Program Head and Director of the School of Theatre and Dance.
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) in Music Directing
64 credits are required to graduate. Based on the student’s transcript and professional experience within the field, courses may be added, substituted, or waived with approval of the Performance & Practice Program Head and Director of the School of Theatre and Dance.
Course Requirements Acting
Code | Title | Hours |
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Complete all of the following courses: | ||
THTR 475 | Directing II | 3 |
THTR 476 | Directing III | 3 |
THTR 501 | Introduction to Graduate Studies | 1 |
THTR 520 | Graduate Acting I | 3 |
THTR 521 | Grad Acting II | 3 |
THTR 526 | Studio Training I | 3 |
THTR 527 | Studio Training II | 3 |
THTR 528 | Studio Training III | 3 |
THTR 539 | Graduate Methods of Teaching Theatre | 3 |
THTR 591 | SpTp: Professional Skills | 1 |
THTR 595 | Practicum: Performance | 4 |
THTR 695 | Grad Final Creative Project | 1-6 |
Complete three semesters of Voice and Speech: | ||
THTR 513 | Grad Voice & Speech I | 3 |
Complete three semesters of Movement: | ||
THTR 515 | Grad Physical Performance Skills | 3 |
Choose two additional electives | ||
Complete three semesters of Theory and Practice: | ||
THTR 535 | Performance Theory & Criticism | 3 |
Choose two additional electives. Once course must be a 500-level course in the School of Theatre and Dance. A second must be an elective course denoted UG or G outside of the School in a discipline relevant to the Final Creative Project. | ||
Approved Electives: Choose six credits of additional electives | ||
Additional Requirements:
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Course Requriments Design & Technology
Code | Title | Hours |
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Core Courses: | ||
THTR 501 | Introduction to Graduate Studies | 1 |
THTR 531 | Grad Seminar in Theatre History | 3 |
THTR 556 | Grad Rendering Techniques | 2 |
THTR 545 | Grad Design Seminar: Collaboration | 2 |
THTR 546 | Grad Design Seminar: Freelancing | 2 |
THTR 645 | Grad Design Seminar: Teaching | 2 |
THTR 646 | Grad Design Seminar: Outreach | 2 |
Complete four semesters in Primary Design Emphasis: | ||
THTR 540/550/560/565 | Design course | 9 |
THTR 542/552/562/567 | Problems course | 3 |
Complete two semesters in Secondary Design Emphasis: | 3 | |
THTR 540/550/560/565 | Design course | 3 |
THTR 542/552/562/567 | Problems course | 3 |
Complete six semesters of Production Assignments: | ||
THTR 507/508 | Technical/Design production assignment | 9 |
THTR 609 | Graduate Design Project | 4 |
Approved Electives: Choose 15 credits of additional electives |
Course Requriments Directing
Code | Title | Hours |
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Core Courses: | ||
THTR 475 | Directing II | 3 |
THTR 476 | Directing III | 3 |
THTR 501 | Introduction to Graduate Studies | 1 |
THTR 520 | Graduate Acting I | 3 |
THTR 521 | Grad Acting II | 3 |
THTR 539 | Graduate Methods of Teaching Theatre | 3 |
THTR 570 | Graduate Stage Management | 2 |
THTR 572 | Stage Management Practicum | 1-6 |
THTR 577 | Directing IV | 3 |
THTR 578 | Directing V | 3 |
THTR 591 | ST: Professional Skills | 1 |
THTR 595 | Practicum: Directing | 4 |
THTR 675 | Directing VI | 3 |
THTR 677 | Problems in Directing | 1-3 |
THTR 695 | Grad Final Creative Project | 1-6 |
Complete three semesters of Design and Technology: | ||
THTR 545 | Grad Design Seminar: Collaboration | 2 |
Choose two additional electives. | ||
Voice and Speech: | ||
THTR 513 | Grad Voice & Speech I | 3 |
Dance/Movement: | ||
THTR 515 | Grad Physical Performance Skills | 3 |
Complete three semesters of Theory and Practice: | ||
THTR 532 | Grad Seminar in Dramaturgy | 3 |
Choose two additional electives. One course must be a 500-level course in the School of Theatre and Dance. A second must be an elective course denoted UG or G outside of the School in a discipline relevant to the Final Creative Project. | ||
Approved Electives: Choose six credits of additional electives. | ||
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Course Requriments Music Directing
Code | Title | Hours |
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Core THTR Courses: |
THTR 475 | Directing II | 3 |
THTR 476 | Directing III | 3 |
THTR 501 | Introduction to Graduate Studies | 1 |
THTR 520 | Graduate Acting I | 3 |
THTR 521 | Grad Acting II | 3 |
THTR 532 | Grad Seminar in Dramaturgy | 3 |
THTR 695 | Grad Final Creative Project | 1-6 |
Core MUSI Courses: | ||
MUSI 416 | Topics in Music History: History of Musical Theatre | 3 |
MUSI 442 | Vocal Pedagogy Studio and Lit | 2 |
MUSI 500 | Secondary Performance Area: Voice | 2 |
MUSI 511 | Advanced Conducting | 2 |
MUSI 551 | Major Performance Area: Piano | 4 |
MUSI 593 | Professional Projects: Music Direction | 6 |
MUSI 595 | ST: Musical Direction for Theatre | 1 |
MUSI 595 | ST: Graduate Jazz | 1 |
MUSI 596 | IS: UM Cabaret | 1 |
Complete one semester of Sound Design/Technology: Choose an elective from MART MUSI, or THTR | ||
Complete one semester of Advanced Performance: Choose an elective from DANC, MSUI, or THTR | ||
Approved Electives: Choose nine credits of additional electives. Once course must be a 500-level course in the School of Theatre and Dance. A second must be an elective course denoted UG or G outside of the School in a discipline relevant to the Final Creative Project. | ||
Additional Requirements:
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