Master of Fine Arts in Contemporary Dance Postgraduate Programme By Case Western Reserve University |TopUniversities

Master of Fine Arts in Contemporary Dance

Starting Month

Jan-2000Starting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Study Level

Masters

The Master of Fine Arts degree, available with emphasis areas in choreography, performance, pedagogy, and complementary courses in dance science, is a terminal pre-professional degree. Candidacy for the MFA program requires an undergraduate degree with (ideally) a major in dance, equivalent training and experience, or demonstrable potential for work at the MFA level. In addition, each candidate must provide evidence of technical skill and creative ability. Participation as a part-time student is not recommended. At the end of each semester in residence, the student’s skill and creative ability are evaluated in light of his or her work in the department. Only students who have clearly demonstrated growth and excellence are permitted to remain in the program. The award of the MFA degree is contingent upon the student’s academic progress and upon the faculty's assessment that the candidate possesses the potential to work in the field of dance on a professional level. Requirements for the MFA degree include: A minimum of 60 semester hours of graduate work beyond the bachelor’s degree A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 for all course work on the graduate level Completion of the course requirements for the MFA Thesis Portfolio Successful completion of the third year in performance in the Mather Dance Center mainstage season

Programme overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Study Level

Masters

The Master of Fine Arts degree, available with emphasis areas in choreography, performance, pedagogy, and complementary courses in dance science, is a terminal pre-professional degree. Candidacy for the MFA program requires an undergraduate degree with (ideally) a major in dance, equivalent training and experience, or demonstrable potential for work at the MFA level. In addition, each candidate must provide evidence of technical skill and creative ability. Participation as a part-time student is not recommended. At the end of each semester in residence, the student’s skill and creative ability are evaluated in light of his or her work in the department. Only students who have clearly demonstrated growth and excellence are permitted to remain in the program. The award of the MFA degree is contingent upon the student’s academic progress and upon the faculty's assessment that the candidate possesses the potential to work in the field of dance on a professional level. Requirements for the MFA degree include: A minimum of 60 semester hours of graduate work beyond the bachelor’s degree A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 for all course work on the graduate level Completion of the course requirements for the MFA Thesis Portfolio Successful completion of the third year in performance in the Mather Dance Center mainstage season

Admission Requirements

7+
Applicants must have a good academic record, e.g., a B-average or rank in the upper third of his or her graduating class at an institution whose status and programs are readily assessed.

Jan-2000

Tuition fees

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