$10,445 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Fine Arts [M.F.A] Theatre Design
- Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Design at the University of Alberta allows students to complete this course in 2 years.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- This program is an intensive studio design course consists of numerous studio and practical opportunities to develop and refine student's skills in lighting, costume, and set design.
- Students get the opportunity to do some specific courses in Costume, Lighting, and Scenic Painting Techniques.
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- In this program, students learn about:
- how to be a professional theatre designer
- drawing and painting techniques
- graphic presentation skills
- artistic collaboration and communication
- time management
- portfolio development and presentation
- Individualized interaction with faculty theatre design specialists, and a highly experienced team of production technicians, wardrobe staff, and administrators.
- MFA students at design lights, sets, or costumes for 3 productions of varying style and scale, and they are responsible for the total production design of a UofA Studio Theatre main stage production as their thesis project.
- University provides small class sizes allow for maximum contact between students and professors and encourage collaboration between students.
- There are 20 full-time faculty experts with eminent professional theatre credentials and research records.
- The graduate students are encouraged to apply for and are assisted in nominations for general awards, including the SSHRC Awards, FGSR Travel Awards, and others.
- The department also provides different types of facilities like a highly experienced team of theatre, administrators, and production technicians.
- Job opportunities after MFA in Theatre Design are Actor, Choreographer, Dancer, etc and the average salary goes up to 42,010 USD.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $10445 | $10445 |
| Total Fees | $10445 | $10445 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 90 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 61 | 90 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 310 | 340 | 2 |
| Duolingo | Duolingo | 125 | 160 | 1 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students are required to have completed an undergraduate degree from a recognized University and are seeking to further develop and refine their theatre design skills.
- Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (B Grade) on the University of Alberta's 4-point scale based on the recent two years of full-time study.
Work Experience:
Students must have professional design experience and a resume of related theatre experience.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year UG degree or equivalent degree from a recognized university.
- Students will need to submit school results for Class XI showing a competitive average and course registration for Class XII, or Class XII mid-year results.
- Students in CBSE or CISCE schools need to present a 75%+ score on their final Class XII exams.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.