MFA Theatre Arts at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Entry requirements

Graduate Studies requirements for all programmes: online application, unofficial transcripts (all college-level records for international applicants), and verification of English proficiency if the applicant's native language is not English. Programme-specific: Resume/CV Personal Statement: Discuss and explain your interest in theatre design and/or technology (350 words). Portfolio: Link to online or digital portfolio is preferred. Writing Sample: Provide up to 2 samples of your writing which demonstrate your capacity in communication. Feel free to use an undergraduate paper you may have written, a memo (or memos) you may have written for an employer, or even a diary account that you believe best expresses your ideas. Research Interest: Indicate your area of interest: Scene Design, Lighting Design, Costume Design, or Theatre Technology. Faculty: Review current faculty and their areas of research. Identify a faculty member with whom you would like to work. Three letters of recommendation: We accept letters of recommendation from individuals who know your work best, such as former teachers, professors, employers, or supervisors. In addition to the requirements in the application form, all Theatre Arts MFA candidates who make it through the screening process must complete an interview and visit the campus. Deadlines: For financial consideration: March 10 for Fall.