Tallahassee,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA in Theatre - Technical Production in Tallahassee United States | Florida State University
Florida State University
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Tallahassee United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,993
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Florida State University's MFA Technical Production program equips students with the expertise required to thrive as technical managers in the performing arts.
Participants develop core competencies in technical theater through both classroom instruction and hands-on practice. The curriculum offers diverse specialization options, from production oversight to stage equipment engineering, covering subjects like digital drafting, structural engineering, stage mechanics, electrical systems, mechanical engineering, production coordination, automation systems, workplace safety, and beyond.
During practical productions, students assume leadership positions like Assistant TD, Technical Director, or production coordinator, refining abilities in team communication, timeline management, resource allocation, and crew supervision. They also develop proficiency in metalwork, woodcraft, fluid systems, electrical systems, technical drafting, and digital tools through immersive learning. Every MFA candidate undertakes multiple production assignments tailored to their professional goals during their FSU tenure.
The program's instructors prepare graduates for prominent management positions in the entertainment industry. Alumni have established careers in technical supervision, production leadership, arts administration, theater consulting, and automated performance system design.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A Bachelor's Degree in Theatre from an accredited college or university. (Students who do not hold a Theatre degree must show evidence of substantial course work and/or experience in theatre to indicate probability of achieving success in advanced theatre studies)
A grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) during the last two years of study for a bachelor's degree or of 3.0 on a masters degree from an accredited university, OR an acceptable score on the combined verbal and quantitative portions of the Graduate Record Examination taken within the last 5 years
Specific approval of the faculty and program director within the School of Theatre
Applicants must submit a completed School of Theatre graduate application and supporting materials.
Internet based TOEFL (IBTOEFL): 80, Paper based TOEFL (TOEFL): 550, International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.5.
A grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) during the last two years of study for a bachelor's degree or of 3.0 on a masters degree from an accredited university, OR an acceptable score on the combined verbal and quantitative portions of the Graduate Record Examination taken within the last 5 years
Specific approval of the faculty and program director within the School of Theatre
Applicants must submit a completed School of Theatre graduate application and supporting materials.
Internet based TOEFL (IBTOEFL): 80, Paper based TOEFL (TOEFL): 550, International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.5.
Tuition
USD
19,993