MFA in Theater - Scenic Design 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 Theater/Design M.F.A. program provides professional training where M.F.A. designers and technicians work alongside faculty, staff, and visiting artists to produce dynamic modern theater for varied audiences. We seek passionate designers willing to explore a play's vision through any era, aesthetic, or emotional landscape, bringing diverse skills to craft immersive theatrical worlds. This Design program blends rigorous academic study with hands-on production experience to develop versatile theater artists. Alumni establish careers across the field—from regional and educational theater to the broader entertainment sector. Elevate your professional journey in shaping theater's visual storytelling through Temple's Master of Fine Arts in Design program. Focus on costume, lighting, or scenic design while honing your artistic vision for stage narratives. MFA Design graduates typically pursue careers in theater production, entertainment, and academic settings.


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

Tuition USD 29,412
Philadelphia, PA, United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree

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