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Theatre Studies - M.F.A. Program Requirements PDFDownload to print

THEATRE STUDIES PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (24 credits)
Course Title Credits
THEA 61000 Introduction to Graduate Study in Theatre 3
THEA
THEA
61309
61310
Master of Fine Arts Comprehensive Project in Acting     or
Master of Fine Arts Design and Technology Culminating Project
3
THEA
THEA
62092
62192
Practicum: Design/Technology (Design/Technology)     or
Practicum: Performance (Acting)
6
THEA 65000 History, Historicism, Theory and Practice in Theatre and Drama 3
Choose from the following: 1 6
THEA 60992 Professional Internship I (3-6)  
THEA 61992 Professional Internship II (3-6)  
Choose from the following: 3
THEA 51113 Theatre in a Multicultural America (3)  
THEA 51115 LGBTQ Theatre (3)  
THEA 51191 Variable Content Seminar: Theatre History/Literature/ Theory (3)  
THEA 61531 Period Style for Theatre Designers (3)  
CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (36 credits)
Acting  (36)
Acting for the Returning Professional (36)
Design/Technology (36)
MINIMUM TOTAL 60
  1. Students must choose a minimum of six hours from either course in their area of concentration

 

Acting Concentration

CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (36 credits)
Course Title Credits
THEA 51303 Acting I: Foundations - Stanislavski and Michael Chekhov 3
THEA 51304 Acting II: Scene Study - Modern American Realism 3
THEA 51305 Professional Aspects: Performance 3
THEA 51701 Movement, Form and Space I-The Actor's Physical Instrument 3
THEA 51801 Voice and Speech I-The Actor's Instrument 3
THEA 61303 Acting III: Scene Study - Naturalism and Absurd 3
THEA 61701 Movement, Form and Space II-Neutral and Character Mask 3
THEA 61801 Voice and Speech II-Vocal Demands and Dialects 3
THEA 61802 Voice and Speech III-The Actor/Singer 3
Performance Electives, choose from the following: 9
THEA 51027 Advanced Playwriting (3)  
THEA 51095 Special Topics (1-3)  
THEA 51191 Variable Content Seminar: Theatre History/Literature/Theory (3)  
THEA 51301 Acting for the Camera I (3)  
THEA 51302 Acting for the Camera II (3)  
THEA 51308 Musical Theatre Audition (2)  
THEA 51401 Advanced Directing (3)  
THEA 51702 Movement and Dance for Actors (3)  
THEA 51703 Stage Combat (3)  
THEA 51808 Acting Styles I-Shakespeare (3)  
THEA 61096 Individual Investigation: Theatre and Drama (1-4)  
THEA 61305 Acting Styles II: Greek and Comedy of Manners (3)  
THEA 61702 Musical Theatre Styles (3)  
THEA 61806 Singing for the Actor (1)  
MINIMUM SUBTOTAL 36

 

Acting for the Returning Professional Concentration

CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (36 credits)
Course Title Credits
Acting, choose from the following: 3
THEA 51303 Acting I: Foundations - Stanislavski and Michael Chekhov  
THEA 51304 Acting II: Scene Study - Modern American Realism  
THEA 61303 Acting III: Scene Study - Naturalism and Absurd  
Movement, choose from the following: 3
THEA 51701 Movement, Form and Space I-The Actor's Physical Instrument (3)  
THEA 61701 Movement, Form and Space II-Neutral and Character Mask (3)  
Voice and Speech, choose from the following: 3
THEA 51801 Voice and Speech I-The Actor's Instrument (3)  
THEA 61801 Voice and Speech II-Vocal Demands and Dialects (3)  
THEA 61802 Voice and Speech III-The Actor/Singer (3)  
Mentorship, choose from the following: 3
THEA 63192 Mentorship in Performance (3)  
THEA 64192 Mentorship at Porthouse (3)  
Additional Electives, choose from the following: 24
THEA 51027 Advanced Playwriting (3)  
THEA 51095 Special Topics (1-3)  
THEA 51191 Variable Content Seminar: Theatre History/Literature/Theory (3)  
THEA 51301 Acting for the Camera I (3)  
THEA 51302 Acting for the Camera II (3)  
THEA 51401 Advanced Directing (3)  
THEA 51702 Movement and Dance for Actors (3)  
THEA 51703 Stage Combat (3)  
THEA 51808 Acting Styles I-Shakespeare (3)  
THEA 61096 Individual Investigation: Theatre and Drama (1-4)  
THEA 61098 Research (1-15)  
THEA 61303 Acting III Scene Study-Naturalism and Absurd (3)  
THEA 61305 Acting Styles II: Greek and Comedy of Manners (3)  
THEA 61702 Musical Theatre Styles (3)  
THEA 61806 Singing for the Actor (1)  
THEA 65192 Teaching Practicum (3)  
MINIMUM SUBTOTAL 36

Concentration Note:

Professional Experience Evaluation
Students accepted into the Acting for the Returning Professional concentration have the potential to earn up to 15 hours of graduate credit for their professional experience. The Acting faculty will determine the acceptability of professional experience submitted for credit and calculate the number of hours that can be earned. While applicant's creative activities may encompass more than 15 credits, a maximum of 15 hours may be applied to the plan of study. The professional experience will be evaluated and awarded through research (THEA 61098 Research) as the candidate matriculates through the degree program.

  1. Documentation to be submitted in support of Returning Professional qualification to include:
  2. Copy of the contract(s) from a production company or theatre company.
  3. Theatrical playbills or programs which contain the applicant's name and role.
  4. Evidence of reviews and promotional materials.
  5. Awards, nominations, and or certification documents.
  6. A written explanation of the professional experience presented and its influence on current professional and educational endeavors.

The documentation will be evaluated and approved by the acting area faculty and the candidate will be notified of Returning Professional Credit.

 

Design/Technology Concentration

CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (33 credits)
Course Title Credits
THEA 61306 Professional Aspects: Design and Technology 3
THEA 61528 Design Process and Collaboration 3
THEA 61623 Digital Rendering Theatre Design 3
Choose one of the following options: 27
Costume Design Option (27 credits)  
Costume Design required courses (15 credits)  
THEA 51524 Design Studio: Costume (3)  
THEA 51529 Advanced Wig and Make-up Techniques-Stage and Screen (3)  
THEA 51621 Presentation Media (3)  
THEA 51624 History of costume and Textiles for Theatre (3)  
THEA 61525 Millinery and 3-D Characters (3)  
Additional Design Electives, choose from the following (12 credits)  
ARTC 55300 Textile Art: Jacquard Weaving (3)  
ARTC 55304 Textile Art: Pictorial Weaving (3)  
ARTC 65996 Individual Study: Crafts (1-15)  
THEA 51095 Special Topics (1-3)  
THEA 51522 Design Studio: Lighting (3)  
THEA 51525 Props and Crafts (3)  
THEA 51622 Design Studio: Scenery (3)  
THEA 60196 Individual Investigation: Historic Textiles (3)  
Lighting Design Option (27 credits)  
Lighting Design required courses (15 credits)  
THEA 51420 Theatrical Drafting II (3)  
THEA 51521 Advanced Lighting Technology I (3)  
THEA 51522 Design Studio: Lighting (3)  
THEA 51526 Advanced Lighting Technology II (3)  
THEA 51622 Design Studio: Scenery (3)  
Additional Design Electives, choose from the following (12 credits)  
THEA 51095 Special Topics (1-3)  
THEA 51523 Sound Design and Technology I (3)  
THEA 51524 Design Studio: Costume (3)  
THEA 51525 Props and Crafts (3)  
THEA 51527 Sound and Design Technology II (3)  
THEA 51531 Theatrical Rigging (3)  
THEA 51621 Presentation Media (3)  
THEA 61096 Individual Investigation: Theatre and Drama (1-4)  
THEA 61527 Shop Management (3)  
Scene Design Option (27 credits)  
Scene Design required courses (15 credits)  
THEA 51420 Theatrical Drafting II (3)  
THEA 51525 Props and Crafts (3)  
THEA 51621 Presentation Media (3)  
THEA 51622 Design Studio: Scenery (3)  
THEA 61527 Shop Management (3)  
Additional Design Electives, choose from the following (12 credits)  
THEA 51095 Special Topics (1-3)  
THEA 51430 Advanced Construction Theory (3)  
THEA 51521 Advanced Lighting Technology (3)  
THEA 51522 Design Studio: Lighting (3)  
THEA 51524 Design Studio: Costume (3)  
THEA 51526 Advanced Lighting Technology II (3)  
THEA 51531 Theatrical Rigging (3)  
THEA 51560 Theatre Fabrication Technology (3)  
THEA 61096 Individual Investigation: Theatre and Drama (1-4)  
Technical Direction Option (27 credits)  
Technical Direction required courses (15 credits)  
THEA 51420 Theatrical Drafting II (3)  
THEA 51430 Advanced Construction Theory (3)  
THEA 61527 Shop Management (3)  
THEA 51531 Theatrical Rigging (3)  
THEA 51622 Design Studio: Scenery (3)  
Additional Design Electives, choose from the following (12 credits)  
THEA 51095 Special Topics (1-3)  
THEA 51521 Advanced Lighting Technology (3)  
THEA 51525 Props and Crafts (3)  
THEA 51621 Presentation Media (3)  
THEA 51522 Design Studio: Lighting (3)  
THEA 51524 Design Studio: Costume (3)  
THEA 51526 Advanced Lighting Technology II (3)  
THEA 51560 Theatre Fabrication Technology (3)  
THEA 61096 Individual Investigation: Theatre and Drama (1-4)  
MINIMUM SUBTOTAL 36