Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Drama 24 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Calgary |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

Performing ArtsMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Degree

MFA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MFA in Drama lives within the dynamic School of Creative and Performing Arts. Students explore research questions and creative development with artistic and social impact, working across drama and other disciplines within the performing arts. They receive expert instruction and supervision from some of Canada’s most recognized scholars and artists. Students enjoy high levels of agency within a carefully structured framework as they determine their individual program designs and thesis subjects. The program combines discipline-specific preparation with rich opportunities for interdisciplinary instruction and experience. Graduate students often engage with community through partnerships or with creation processes through our performance season and festival of student work, which supports a wide range of audience relationships. Facilities include graduate student offices, design and costume shops, three thoroughly equipped and staffed theatre spaces (ranging from 150 through 500 seats), and rehearsal spaces.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Degree

MFA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MFA in Drama lives within the dynamic School of Creative and Performing Arts. Students explore research questions and creative development with artistic and social impact, working across drama and other disciplines within the performing arts. They receive expert instruction and supervision from some of Canada’s most recognized scholars and artists. Students enjoy high levels of agency within a carefully structured framework as they determine their individual program designs and thesis subjects. The program combines discipline-specific preparation with rich opportunities for interdisciplinary instruction and experience. Graduate students often engage with community through partnerships or with creation processes through our performance season and festival of student work, which supports a wide range of audience relationships. Facilities include graduate student offices, design and costume shops, three thoroughly equipped and staffed theatre spaces (ranging from 150 through 500 seats), and rehearsal spaces.

Admission Requirements

3+
6.5+
86+
GPA A minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.
Minimum education Baccalaureate degree with a major emphasis in the study of drama, with study in the proposed area of specialization.
Work samples Applicants to the Interdisciplinary Creation and Research specialization must submit a portfolio of original work and a writing sample.
Documents
  • A written application, including a biographical outline of studies and experiences in theatre (Curriculum Vitae (CV)); a statement of intent outlining proposed project
Reference letters Two

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