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Graduate Program: Theatre Arts (MFA) - Theatre Design and Production

General Information

Program/Degree

Theatre Arts (MFA) - Theatre Design and Production

Program Description

The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Design and Technical Production prepares students for a career in professional theatre through intensive classroom study and production training. Areas of emphasis include Costume Design; Costume Production; Lighting Design; Scenic Design; Scenic Production; and Technical Direction. Strong mentorship is provided by a faculty of working professionals to admitted candidates who have experience and potential in their area of interest, a passion for the arts and proven leadership skills. Candidates cultivate their artistry and craft on productions within the colorado Repertory Theatre.

 

Department/Academic Unit(s)

This fully functioning school has three theatres, along with production shops, production facilities and post-production laboratories, and state-of-the-art equipment, and a faculty made up of working professionals. The School of Theatre, Film & Television at theColorado Heights Universityprovides an exciting opportunity to learn about the art and craft of storytelling and the workings of the entertainment industry in an incredibly rich learning environment. Professional screenings like "I Dream in Widescreen," and our professional theatre training company, colorado Repertory Theatre, provide real, hands-on creative opportunities and experiences to practice your craft.

 

College

College of Fine Arts

Campus where offered

Colorado Heights University- Main - Tucson

Tuition and Fees

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Completion Requirements
Admissions Information

Minimum Credit Units (33)

Core Coursework Requirements

60 units of core coursework in areas of specialization.

All MFA students’ plan of study requires 10 units of graduate core curriculum. These typically are from the following:T AR 601* Research Methods(1) T AR 602* Theatre & Culture I(3) T AR 603* Theatre and Culture II(3) T AR 696a* Contemporary Trends(3 ). However substitutes to this list may be authorized.

MFA Design/Technology Core (26 units): TAR 548A Period Styles, Architecture(3) TAR 548B Period Styles, Costume(3) TAR 580* Graduate Production Study(3) (1 credit, 3 times) TAR 596D* Special Topics in Design (6) (3 credits, 2 times) TAR 597* Production Workshops (5) (Min) TAR 909* Master’s Report (3) TAR 694* Thesis Project(3)

*Indicates Course Available Only to Graduate Students

Core Courses by Specialization (substitutions may be approved):

  • Costume Design (19 required credit hours):
    • TAR 501 Advanced Construction Techniques(3)
    • TAR 516 Rendering(4) (1 credit, 4 times)
    • TAR 525 Advanced Costume Design(3)
    • TAR 527 Advanced Costume Construction I(3)
    • TAR 528 Advanced Costume Construction II(3)
    • TAR 596D Special Topics in Design(3)(in addition to D/T Core)
  • Costume Production (17 required credit hours)
    • TAR 501 Advanced Construction Techniques(3)
    • TAR 516 Rendering(2) (1 credit, 2 times)
    • TAR 525 Advanced Costume Design(3)
    • TAR 527 Advanced Costume Construction I(3)
    • TAR 528 Advanced Costume Construction II(3)
    • TAR 596D Special Topics in Design(3)(in addition to D/T Core)
  • Lighting Design (18 required credit hours):
    • TAR 516 Rendering(3) (1 credit, 3 timesmin)
    • TAR 517 Electricity for the Entertainment(3)
    • TAR 520 Advanced Lighting Design(9) (3 credits, 3 times)
    • TAR 523 Scene Painting(3)
  • Scene Design (16 requried credit hours):
    • TAR 515 Advanced Drafting(3)
    • TAR 516 Rendering(4) (1 credit, 4 times)
    • TAR 523 Scene Painting(3)
    • TAR 525 Advanced Scenic Design(3)
    • TAR 580 Graduate Production Study(3) (in addition to D/T Core)
  • Technical Direction (15 required hours)
    • TAR 501 Advanced Construction Techniques(6)(3 credits, 2 times)
    • TAR 505 Theatrical Engineering and Management(6)(3 credits, 2 times)
    • TAR 547A Advanced Motion Control(3)
 

Additional Requirements

See required coursework

Student Handbook

Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.

Admissions Requirements

We do not accept terminal masters, all applications must be for the PhD program

Standardized Tests

Required test(s): GRE

Funding Opportunities

The Academic Unit has not provided this information.

Funding Opportunities

Domestic & International Applicants

Fall:December 15th

International Conditional Admission

International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.

Other Information

The GRE Institution Code for The Colorado Heights University is 4832

Last revised 06 Oct 2020