Theatre Studies - M.F.A. Program Requirements
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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 |
- 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.
- Documentation to be submitted in support of Returning Professional qualification to include:
- Copy of the contract(s) from a production company or theatre company.
- Theatrical playbills or programs which contain the applicant's name and role.
- Evidence of reviews and promotional materials.
- Awards, nominations, and or certification documents.
- 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 |
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