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MFA Theatre and Dance (Directing) at University of California, San Diego

University of California, San Diego, United States

Programme overview

The MFA is a professional theatre training programme built on a master-apprentice system, combining studio classes and seminars with production work and a professional residency at the La Jolla Playhouse. Candidates complete at least 90 quarter-units of academic work. The Directing Program develops directors with a solid foundation in the components of production and interpretation of text, emphasising collaboration.

Department: Theatre and Dance  |  Duration: 3 years (at least 90 quarter-units)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: La Jolla, CA, United States

What you will study

Text analysis and scene work in all three years, a first-year acting process sequence, theatrical design and visual arts courses; students direct two to four department productions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University admission (graduate level): a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or the equivalent and a minimum B (3.0/4.0) average in upper-division or prior graduate work. Programme page (catalog): Students with a BA (minimum GPA: 3.5), MA, or MFA degrees in theatre, drama, performance studies, dance studies, literature (or another area in the humanities) are eligible.

UC San Diego enrolls for Fall term only.

The graduate application fee is $135.

Apply through the official page: https://connect.grad.ucsd.edu/apply/

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