MFA Dramatic Arts at University of Connecticut

Programme overview

The Department of Dramatic Arts offers a Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.). The M.F.A. in Dramatic Arts degree is awarded with a concentration in either Acting, Design, Directing, Puppet Arts, or Technical Direction. Additionally, although the Department does not admit students to the University specifically for a Masters of Arts (M.A.), previously matriculated M.F.A. students may apply for an M.A. degree in Dramatic Arts with a concentration in Acting, Puppet Arts, or Production and Design. Campus: Storrs Campus.

Department: Department of Dramatic Arts | Study mode: full-time | Location: Storrs, CT, United States

What you will study

Concentration in Acting requires a minimum of 60 credits. The degree requires a minimum of 60 credits and a three-year residency. Listed courses include Voice and Diction I; Voice and Diction II; Voice and Diction III; Voice and Diction IV; Voice and Diction V.

Career pathways

The M.F.A. and M.A. in Dramatic Arts are intensive degree programs designed to prepare individuals for the numerous careers in theatre. The Conference Participation component is defined as actively engaging (i.e. building professional connections, seeking employment, etc.) in one of the various industry events approved by the candidate's advisor.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School (university-wide): bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution (or equivalent); cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for the degree, or equivalent GPA tests on recent coursework; international applicants meet equivalent standards with official transcripts; individual programmes set additional application requirements and a competitive record is needed. Programme text: Due to course sequencing, students are normally only admitted for the Fall semester. Design students are required to fulfill the Milestone Project, which has two components: an Internship Milestone component consisting of participation in a professional theatre, television, or film studio; and a Conference Participation component consisting of participating in a conference such as National Design Portfolio Review (NDPR) twice over the course of the three-year residency. There are two requirements for advancement to M.F.A. candidacy: maintaining a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher, and a viable M.F.A. project proposal.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are submitted online to The Graduate School; the application fee is $75 (non-refundable, paid by credit card). Some programmes set earlier application deadlines.

Apply through the official page: https://gradcatalog.uconn.edu/graduate/admission/

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