DeKalb,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA in Theatre Arts - Acting in Dekalb United States | Northern Illinois University
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Dekalb United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
18,180
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Our rigorous three-year MFA program focuses intensely on emotional authenticity, dynamic expression, sophisticated dialogue, and historical performance styles. Students learn to embody characters' emotional realities within specific contexts, developing versatile vocal and physical instruments that react truthfully in performance. The core methodology blends Somatic Meisner techniques following Sanford Meisner's progression, enhanced by Williamson's approach and Somatic Experiencing principles. This structured, progressive curriculum builds interconnected skills while fostering profound textual and contextual comprehension. We cultivate each performer's unique artistic voice within an ensemble-based learning community, maintaining uncompromising artistic excellence. Alumni emerge as versatile professionals ready to excel across all industry sectors.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission to the M.F.A. program requires a baccalaureate degree, preferably with a major in theatre, or master's degree in theatre arts with adequate experience in the specialization the applicant wishes to pursue as an M.F.A. candidate as well as basic knowledge and skills in both the performance and the production aspects of theatre. Students holding the baccalaureate degree in other fields may be eligible for admission to the program if they can demonstrate their ability to proceed at an advanced level. An applicant whose native language is not English must present an IELTS score of 6.5 or alternatively, a TOEFL score of at least 80 on the TOEFL ibt. Normally, to be considered for admission, a non-U.S. citizen shall have completed a four-year undergraduate degree. A minimum 2.75 overall GPA on a 4.00 system or a 3.20 GPA with 15 or more semester hours of graduate work at an accredited institution.
Tuition
USD
18,180