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MFA Directing

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This degree is for students who desire a professionally oriented education and training in design and technical production, acting and directing. Based on a student’s previous undergraduate or professional experience, substitutions or revisions in the study plan might be appropriate. Average length of time to complete the program is three years. 

The MFA directing student at CSU Fullerton enjoys a unique educational experience.  One student receives the sole attention and support of the Head of the Directing program for the entire three-year residency.  In addition, the student directs three Mainstage productions in three different venues (proscenium, thrust and arena) with full production support and the full producing resources of the department.  In addition, by the time the student completes the program, she/he will have had significant classroom teaching experience, including being the sole teacher of directing fundamentals courses.  Upon graduation, the MFA directing student will be prepared for an entry level position in the artistic department of a major regional company, to enter the teaching profession, to found a new theatre company and/or pursue a freelance career as a director.

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Courses

  • Core Requirements
    • THTR 500 Introduction to Graduate Study in Theatre
    • THTR 565 Dramatic Textual Analysis
    • THTR 575 Seminar in Theatre History
    • THTR 570A & B Styles of Performance
    • THTR 582A & B Camera Techniques for the Actor & Director
  • Seminars
    • THTR 566 Seminar in Technical Production
    • THTR 577 Seminar in Costume Design
    • THTR 578 Seminar in Scene Design
    • THTR 585 Seminar in Hair & Make-up
    • THTR 586 Seminar in Lighting Design
    • THTR 587 Seminar in Sound Design
  • Culminating Experience

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Directing Courses

  • Advanced Directing
  • Theatre Internship
  • Camera Techniques
  • Independent Research
  • Electives

Electives and other courses must be approved by graduate adviser. 

University Catalog

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Catalogue description

The Master of Fines Arts in Theatre Arts is for students who desire a professionally oriented education and training in design and technical production, and directing. Based on a student’s previous undergraduate or professional experience, substitutions or revisions in the study plan might be appropriate. Average length of time to complete the program is three years.

At the end of each semester, M.F.A. candidates shall be evaluated by a faculty committee. The committee, by recommendation to the Associate Vice President for Academic Programs, has the authority to retain, dismiss or place candidates on academic notice. Students will be assessed on professionalism, collegiality and progress in coursework and departmental productions.


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GOALS: 

•  Be passionate and confident about their work through the success of their productions; 

•  Practice successful collaboration through performances and production;  

•  Be intellectually curious and decisive in exploring new avenues of expressions;  

•  Exercise professional standards through oral, and written communication; 

•  Be intellectually, technically, creatively, and technologically prepared to be an artistic member of their community;  

•  Have an understanding of all the theatre arts and crafts at a sufficient level of knowledge to communicate with other artists and to make critical judgments in all areas of theatre.

 

The MFA in Directing is also an alternate year program. Only one candidate is selected in this program. 

 

MFA Intent to Apply application
MFA Frequently Asked Questions

 

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