MFA in Technical Direction in Storrs United States | University of Connecticut

University of Connecticut | 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 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.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

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

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