Master
of Fine Arts in Theatre
The University of Idaho offers the state's only Master of Fine
Arts in theatre. Areas of specialization available: Performance,
Directing or Design/Technology (scenery, costumes or lighting).
In addition to UI's graduate school admission requirements, the
M.F.A. program in theatre requires a 3.0 GPA, a statement of goals
or intent, three letters of recommendation, and a portfolio of
design work or a four- to six-minute minute audition tape.
The MFA is a rigorous 2-3-year, 60-72 hour degree designed for
talented students wishing to prepare themselves for a career in
the professional theatre. Degree tracks in areas of design, directing,
performance and technical production are built around specific
curriculum categories and individual courses are selected by the
candidate in consultation with his or her major professor. Student
progress is monitored by portfolio review or performance jury
each semester. Exit procedures from the program include a creative
project and comprehensive exam.
Candidates must fulfill the general requirements of the Graduate
College and a minimum of 60 credits from the course groupings
listed below:
STUDIO AREA (12-16 cr). A minimum of 12 credits
are taken in course work directly related to an area of specialization.
The studio area of study is individualized to the candidate's
specific needs and areas of weakness. Candidates will enroll in
M.F.A. Studio each semester of residence excluding summers.
RELATED STUDIO AREA (9-12 cr). A minimum of
9 credits are taken in a related studio area which generally pertains
directly to the candidate's area of specialization.
CRAFT AREA (8-12 cr). A minimum of 8 credits
are taken in courses to develop specific skills associated with
the studio area.
HISTORY/LITERATURE/CRITICISM (9-12 cr). A minimum
of 9 credits are taken in history or literature courses which
relate directly to the studio area. Courses taken to fulfill this
requirement might include dramatic literature, social history,
art history, architectural history, and theatre history.
INTERNSHIP (12 cr). A maximum of 12 credits
of TheF 598, Internship, are taken to augment course work with
professional experiences with professional regional theatres in
the area.
MFA JURY/PORTFOLIO REVIEW (6 cr). A minimum
of 6 credits of TheF 515, MFA Jury/Portfolio Review, must be completed
with a grade of B or better before the awarding of the degree.
A maximum of 1 credit of TheF 515 may be taken each semester.
M.F.A. EXIT PROCEDURES (3 cr). Exit procedures
vary with the area of specialization. In each case the exit procedure
revolves around a thesis project or exam completed sometime in
the last two semesters of residence. Projects are designed in
consultation with the candidate's graduate committee. Candidates
must enroll in TheF 596, M.F.A. Exit Project, during the semester
the project is undertaken.
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