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Common Graduate School Options
The three most common graduate degrees
offered for theatre are the Master of Fine Arts
(M.F.A.), the Master of Arts (M.A.), and the
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). For more
information about graduate school, pick up a
copy of "Applying to Graduate School" in Fine
Arts Career Services.
Master of Arts (M.A.): This is often referred to
as a research degree and provides students
with a strong background in theatre history,
dramatic literature, and theory and criticism.
Students also explore creative areas of special
interest including dramaturgy, playwriting,
design, and directing. Completion of the M.A.
degree typically requires a thesis. The Master
of Arts in Theatre is intended as advanced
education for students with substantial
background in theatre who wish to expand
their knowledge and skills in theatre and
drama for the purposes of preparation for
doctoral studies, preparation for MFA training,
enhancement of secondary school teaching
skills and credentials, or enrichment for other
personal goals. A master's degree usually
takes 2-3 years to complete.
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.): The M.F.A. is
the terminal degree in many areas of theatre.
The most common areas of study are: acting,
directing, drama and theatre for youth,
playwriting, theatre technology, theatrical
design, and theatre management. Completion
of the M.F.A. degree typically requires a
thesis. In the case of acting-directing and
design candidates, the thesis is usually based
on a performance or production project
accomplished during their program. In the
case of playwriting candidates, the thesis is
based on a script which is produced during
their program. A M.F.A usually takes 2 to 3
years to complete.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.): The primary
credential for college level teaching is The
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), although one
can teach with a master's degree in some
areas of theatre. The Ph.D. typically involves
both course work and a major research
project. It usually takes four to six years of fulltime
study. The traditional career for recipients
of the doctorate degree is college teaching
and research. The Ph.D., however, can lead to
a wide variety of career options such as
working as a consultant for an arts agency or
for a non-profit organization, or working as an
official in a national or state arts policy
organization (e.g., National Endowment of the
Arts, state arts councils.)
FACS Resources for Theatre Majors
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Dramatist’s Source Book 2001-2002
Entertainment Source Book 2003
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Great Jobs for Theatre Majors
How to Audition for TV, Movies, Commercials,
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How to be a Working Actor
How to Get Into the Entertainment Business
How to Get the Part…Without Falling Apart!!
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Petersen’s Breaking Into Film
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Real People Working in Entertainment
Summer Theatre Directory 2003
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the Movies and TV and Survive in Hollywood
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