Storrs,
CT,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
The Master of Fine Arts in Technical Direction equips students for careers in performing arts technical production. This program highlights organizational leadership and explores innovative approaches to implementing new materials, methods, and technologies in production management.
Students with design backgrounds can tailor their studies to include advanced design coursework. Faculty evaluations track progress and determine program advancement. For the culminating M.F.A. project, students technically direct a major mainstage production, chosen in consultation with their advisory committee. This requires thorough documentation and research into groundbreaking theatrical technologies, materials, or processes that push industry boundaries.