The Master of Fine Arts degree in Acting is intended for the returning professional and mentors seasoned professional performers who wish to focus on refining and articulating their acting process, while gaining sound pedagogical practice in performance. The two-year terminal degree provides candidates with a set of core classes centered around a variety of techniques and theories, within a flexible pedagogical laboratory model. Returning professional students are offered ample opportunity to hone performance and explore teaching skills as they earn a terminal M.F.A. degree in pursuit of employment.
Applications to the M.F.A. in Acting are not being accepted at this time.
National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)
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For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.
Applications to the M.F.A. in Acting are not being accepted at this time.
Required evidence in support of admission may include, but not limited to, Broadway, regional, and/or international performance credits; film and television credits; awards of national recognition; professional union affiliation; publication in the field of expertise; significant record of mentoring; and certifications and/or designations in areas such as acting, voice and speech or stage combat. Program faculty will evaluate the submitted documentation of professional experience and determine eligibility for the M.F.A. degree.
International applicants who do not meet the above test scores may be considered for conditional admission.
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