Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA in Theater - Acting in Philadelphia United States | Temple University
Temple University
|
Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
29,412
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The M.F.A. in Theater/Acting offers comprehensive actor training following the conservatory model. This program seeks experienced performers ready to dedicate three years to intensive study and stage work. Our graduate Acting curriculum has dual aims: helping working actors overcome creative limitations while establishing a training framework they can clearly communicate to students. Hone your theatrical and cinematic skills through Temple University's Master of Fine Arts in Acting program within the School of Theater, Film and Media Arts. Designed for stage professionals, this rigorous 60-credit program fosters artistic development. Those considering teaching careers will gain tools to explain creative techniques to students. The small-scale program delivers traditional conservatory-style training.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: All applicants must present credentials that are the equivalent of the baccalaureate degree at Temple University.
Statement of Goals: Introduce yourself in approximately 500 words by relaying your relevant experience, values, and areas of interest. Proper essay form should be used, but it may be in a personal style.
Standardized Test Scores: No standardized test is used for admission to the M.F.A. Acting program.
Audition: We audition through URTA with audition sites in New York, Chicago, and San Francisco and locally on the Temple University campus.
Interview: In addition to the audition, applicants who are called back for an interview are required to bring transcripts, a headshot, and a resume. Interviews are generally held in February and March.
Resume: Current resume required.
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
TOEFL iBT - 79, TOEFL PBT - 550, IELTS - 6.5
Statement of Goals: Introduce yourself in approximately 500 words by relaying your relevant experience, values, and areas of interest. Proper essay form should be used, but it may be in a personal style.
Standardized Test Scores: No standardized test is used for admission to the M.F.A. Acting program.
Audition: We audition through URTA with audition sites in New York, Chicago, and San Francisco and locally on the Temple University campus.
Interview: In addition to the audition, applicants who are called back for an interview are required to bring transcripts, a headshot, and a resume. Interviews are generally held in February and March.
Resume: Current resume required.
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
TOEFL iBT - 79, TOEFL PBT - 550, IELTS - 6.5
Tuition
USD
29,412