Overview

The Theatre Arts program of the Utah State University also hosts an impressive visiting artist series, where students have the opportunity to learn from renowned visiting professionals from all over the world. Graduate students in the department have many opportunities to present their design portfolios with the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, and graduate students often win national awards.

The MFA degree is a terminal degree in the design aspect of theatre. It is a three-year program in which students gain hands-on experience in one or more areas of focus, including set design, costume design, and lighting design. Secondary areas of study may include technical practice, sound design, properties design and/or scenic art.

Career Options

Students who graduate with the MFA can pursue the following careers:

Professors in higher education

Regional theatre companies

Repertory theatre companies

Scenic, costume, or lighting design

Production managers

Technical directors

Students who graduate with the MA generally are secondary education theatre teachers who wish to advance their careers by obtaining a master’s degree, or are students who enter doctoral programs in the academic side of theatre.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Playwriting

Contemporary Theatre Studies

Specialized Theatre History and Literature Topics

Drafting for Theatre

Advanced Scene Design for Theatre

Advanced Costume Design for Theatre

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Logan, United States

Disciplines

Liberal Arts Drama View 257 other Masters in Drama in United States

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students from various majors are welcome to apply; however, several theatre prerequisites or their equivalents are required. Each student’s undergraduate transcript will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and students may be accepted into the program if they complete these prerequisites, which they can do concurrently with their graduate coursework

Complete the online application

Pay the $55 application fee

Score at or above the 40th percentile on the GRE or MAT

Have a 3.0 or higher GPA on your last 60 semester or 90 quarter credits

Provide transcripts of all college/university credits

Provide three contacts for letters of recommendation

Submit 5-20 samples of theare design work and/or artwork

Submit a resume of theatre experience

Participate in an interview with the appropriate faculty, in-person or by phone

Tuition Fees

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32570 USD / year

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32570 USD / year

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10148 USD / year

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