Storrs,
CT,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA in Puppet Arts in Storrs United States | University of Connecticut
University of Connecticut
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Storrs United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
40,746
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Master of Fine Arts in Puppetry program equips students to emerge as innovative visionaries in the Puppet Arts field, demanding at least 60 credit hours. Coursework immerses students in theoretical foundations, historical contexts, creative development, scriptwriting, design principles, mechanical techniques, material construction methods, and diverse puppetry performance styles. Hands-on production work builds real-world skills in performance approaches, material applications, and show development processes. This three-year graduate program concludes with a capstone MFA thesis project.
Previous thesis projects for the Puppetry MFA have encompassed: Solo Creator works involving design, construction, performance and directing duties, Team-Based Creator productions with shared responsibilities among multiple candidates for design, building, scripting, direction and/or performance, Design initiatives supporting Connecticut Repertory Theatre shows, Film or digital media presentations, and Site-specific performances designed for unconventional venues ranging from public spaces to traditional theaters.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission to graduate study in Puppet Arts is a multi-step process that requires an application to be submitted to the Graduate School and an audition and interview with Puppet Arts.
You should complete the Graduate School application ‚ÄØto the University of Connecticut, which will require transcripts for any degrees earned, names, institutional affiliations, and contact information for three (3) recommenders (the Graduate School will contact the recommenders directly for the letters), a resume which lists your education, employment, and artistic experience, including honors and awards, a personal statement explaining your past experience in the arts (including puppetry), your reasons for undertaking graduate work, your immediate aspirations and your goals for the future. TOEFL scores are required for admission for prospective students from non-Anglophone countries. Occasionally very talented applicants are not admitted if their undergraduate grades do not meet minimum graduate admissions standards.
After the submission of the application, an audition is scheduled by contacting the Puppet Arts program or via email at ‚ÄØ[email protected].
The audition process includes:
A prepared 3-5 minute presentation in any discipline of strength for the applicant, which demonstrates the individual's creativity.
A presentation of past work through a portfolio and interview and an improvised presentation initiated by the audition committee.
You must hold a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from a regionally accredited college or university.
A cumulative GPA for their most recent degree of 3.0 or higher for the entire degree
Minimum overall scores of 79 (Internet-based test – iBT/ iBT Home Edition), 550 (Old Paper-based test – PBT) or 22/30 on each of the Listening, Reading, and Writing sections (''New'' Paper-based test- PBT) or higher on the TOEFL test. (TOEFL Essentials is not accepted.)
Personal Statement
A minimum overall score of 6.5 or higher on the IELTS Academic Test
A minimum overall score of 53 or higher on the PTE Test.
You should complete the Graduate School application ‚ÄØto the University of Connecticut, which will require transcripts for any degrees earned, names, institutional affiliations, and contact information for three (3) recommenders (the Graduate School will contact the recommenders directly for the letters), a resume which lists your education, employment, and artistic experience, including honors and awards, a personal statement explaining your past experience in the arts (including puppetry), your reasons for undertaking graduate work, your immediate aspirations and your goals for the future. TOEFL scores are required for admission for prospective students from non-Anglophone countries. Occasionally very talented applicants are not admitted if their undergraduate grades do not meet minimum graduate admissions standards.
After the submission of the application, an audition is scheduled by contacting the Puppet Arts program or via email at ‚ÄØ[email protected].
The audition process includes:
A prepared 3-5 minute presentation in any discipline of strength for the applicant, which demonstrates the individual's creativity.
A presentation of past work through a portfolio and interview and an improvised presentation initiated by the audition committee.
You must hold a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from a regionally accredited college or university.
A cumulative GPA for their most recent degree of 3.0 or higher for the entire degree
Minimum overall scores of 79 (Internet-based test – iBT/ iBT Home Edition), 550 (Old Paper-based test – PBT) or 22/30 on each of the Listening, Reading, and Writing sections (''New'' Paper-based test- PBT) or higher on the TOEFL test. (TOEFL Essentials is not accepted.)
Personal Statement
A minimum overall score of 6.5 or higher on the IELTS Academic Test
A minimum overall score of 53 or higher on the PTE Test.
Tuition
USD
40,746