Theatre arts
Master of Fine Arts
Your stage, your future
Whether you dream of a career on Broadway or in Hollywood, this program provides the intensive training and on-stage opportunities you need to achieve your professional aspirations in the performing arts. You will have numerous hands-on opportunities in design, direction and performance of live productions on campus and in the community. In addition, you will focus on developing your talents in performance, dramatic writing, directing or design/technology (scenery, costumes or lighting).
As the only Master of Fine Arts in theatre degree available in Idaho, this program is well known for producing skilled and accomplished theatre professionals.
Overview
Related Topics
Master the art of theatre
Degree fit
This program could be a good fit if you:
- Are interested in finance, investing, or market strategy
- Want hands-on experience managing portfolios and analyzing risk
- Hope to pursue a career in trading, asset management or financial services
- Want to build practical skills using real financial tools
Career outcomes
Current job openings
884 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and starting salaries
- Postsecondary Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers • Postsecondary Art, Drama, and Music Teachers
$48,689 - Musicians and Singers
$24,022 - Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
$16,358 - Producers and Directors • Media Programming Directors • Talent Directors • Technical Directors and Managers
$35,468 - Art Directors
$42,299
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Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
Hands-on learning
Students in the special education program have many opportunities for hands-on training in the Center on Disabilities and Human Development. About 20 students are enrolled in the program each year. The small size allows them to form strong interpersonal bonds with faculty as well as one another.
You will also have opportunities to participate in interdepartmental studies, become involved in community-based programs and network with professionals in special education and other disciplines.
Internships
Upon completion of your coursework, you will be required to take certification exams by the state in which you will work. You also will complete a one semester internship experience in a classroom environment, where you will learn alongside experienced teachers. You also will receive personal mentorship from our leading education faculty.
Clubs and involvement opportunities
Hands-on learning
- Acting coursework
- Design coursework
- Directing coursework
- Stage technology coursework
- Participation in the production of plays
Internships
- Rabold Fellowship — Oregon Shakespeare Festival
- Actors Theatre of Louisville
Application information
- Education level: Bachelor's
- GPA: 3.0
- GRE: No
- TOEFL/IELTS: 79/6.5
- Number of references: 3
- Other requirements: Additional application materials are required based on the areas of focus chosen
- Directing - Portfolio required
- Dramatic Writing - Writing sample required
- Performance - Audition required
- Theater Design - Portfolio required
- Theatre Technology - Portfolio required
- Theatre Management - Portfolio required
- Theater Pedagogy – No additional requirements
Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application.