Overview

It provides training with an emphasis theory, technique, practical experience, and individual growth. This faculty members utilize an eclectic teaching approach to hone creative and technical skills for the performance and interpretation of theatre.

The Master of Fine Arts in Directing at Indiana University Bloomington is a terminal degree that prepares the candidate to work in professional theatre and teach acting and directing at the university level.

Key Facts

The students gain exposure to theoretical and historical knowledge, working with a faculty of theatre professionals. They develop analytical, interpretive, and directorial skills in the studio, and enjoy a practical and mentored experience of the directing process through the realization of three creative projects.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of Directing

Professional Development/Entrepreneurship

Reimagining the Canon

Design Collaboration

Performance Practicum

Pedagogy for Theatre

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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More details

Directing program is on a rolling deadline.

Language

English

Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bloomington, United States

Disciplines

Liberal Arts Drama View 416 other Masters in Liberal Arts in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Each M.F.A. candidate is required to complete a major creative project each year, building a solid resume of experience. These projects are reviewed by the M.F.A. committee in your area of specialization and critiqued by your faculty advisor.

After this annual evaluation, your committee forwards a recommendation to the Graduate Committee. Those students who have clearly demonstrated growth and excellence are invited to remain in the program.

Each M.F.A. candidate also completes a thesis project in the third year. The thesis project includes an oral examination, an oral defense of the project, and an appropriate written record, following a format prescribed by the department.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

27271 USD / year

≈ 27271 USD / year
Out-of-State

27271 USD / year

≈ 27271 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

27271 USD / year

≈ 27271 USD / year

Living costs

Bloomington

United States

1071 - 1733 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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