Athens,
GA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA in Theatre and Film Studies - Design and Technology in Athens United States | University of Georgia
University of Georgia
|
Athens United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,630
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The MFA Theatre program specializing in Design & Technology enables students to concentrate on costume, set, or lighting design. While stage design remains the core focus, participants also develop skills to adapt these design concepts across various platforms such as film, television, animation, gaming, and interactive exhibits.
Program participants must demonstrate competence in multiple design disciplines and refine their abilities by creating designs for University Theatre performances. They also cultivate expertise in an additional design specialization. Beyond mastering conventional methods and tools, students receive training in digital media and advanced computer-aided design (CAD) applications.
Design candidates advance through progressively challenging roles, starting as assistant designers, then taking on one or more small-scale productions, and ultimately designing costumes, sets, or lighting for significant theatrical or media projects.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
MFA applicants generally begin the process with interviews/portfolio reviews that take place during a campus visit or at national conferences such as URTA, LINKS, USITT or SETC. Those applying to the design program should submit a current resume and portfolio of their work in either traditional or electronic format (websites are permissible) to the head of design Ivan Ingermann at [email protected]
If interviewed on campus or at one of the above conferences, this satisfies the portfolio requirement, though it may be beneficial to also send portfolio materials or a link to your personal website directly to the head of design or to the design faculty member who is the lead designer in your principal area of interest (scenic, costume or lighting design). You can also include a link to your portfolio on your resume.
Next, an application for admission must be submitted online to the Graduate School.
The GRE is not required for admission to our MFA programs, however, if an applicant's undergraduate GPA is below 3.0, then GRE scores near or above the 20th percentile in verbal and quantitative areas will provide valuable evidence for potential success in graduate studies.
Transcripts of all previous academic work must also be provided to the graduate school (not the department). Unofficial transcripts are allowed for the online application, but if accepted to UGA you will have to supply official transcripts before starting classes.
Your online application will also include three letters of recommendation to be transmitted via the online application (they cannot be submitted to the department).
You will also be required to upload a clear statement of objectives/purpose in pursuing this degree plus your resume.
Minimum TOEFL score requirement: overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing
Minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0
If interviewed on campus or at one of the above conferences, this satisfies the portfolio requirement, though it may be beneficial to also send portfolio materials or a link to your personal website directly to the head of design or to the design faculty member who is the lead designer in your principal area of interest (scenic, costume or lighting design). You can also include a link to your portfolio on your resume.
Next, an application for admission must be submitted online to the Graduate School.
The GRE is not required for admission to our MFA programs, however, if an applicant's undergraduate GPA is below 3.0, then GRE scores near or above the 20th percentile in verbal and quantitative areas will provide valuable evidence for potential success in graduate studies.
Transcripts of all previous academic work must also be provided to the graduate school (not the department). Unofficial transcripts are allowed for the online application, but if accepted to UGA you will have to supply official transcripts before starting classes.
Your online application will also include three letters of recommendation to be transmitted via the online application (they cannot be submitted to the department).
You will also be required to upload a clear statement of objectives/purpose in pursuing this degree plus your resume.
Minimum TOEFL score requirement: overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing
Minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0
Tuition
USD
24,630