Las Vegas,
NV,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA in Theatre in Las Vegas United States | University of Nevada, Las Vegas
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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Las Vegas United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,170
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Master of Fine Arts in design/technology is an intensive professional program dedicated to cultivating creative and innovative artists and technicians for careers in theater and entertainment.
Aiming to foster adaptable, resourceful students with diverse portfolios, the program mandates that each participant specialize in one area: scenic design, lighting design, costume design, or technical direction. Electives in fields like entertainment engineering, interior design, architecture, film, 3D imaging, and animation enrich students' perspectives and expertise.
The MFA Performance Program enrolls a cohort of 10 actors every three years. This rigorous, cross-disciplinary training equips actors for diverse performance styles, including contemporary realism, classical works like Shakespeare, and on-camera acting.
First-year students build foundational skills in action analysis, subtext, environment work, emotional preparation, ensemble development, characterization, vocal techniques, and script interpretation.
Each term focuses on a distinct acting style, with training in Shakespeare, comedy of manners, modern drama, American classics, contemporary realism, and audition techniques. Advanced camera acting instruction occurs in years two and three.
Stage managers serve as vital collaborators and facilitators, excelling at fostering creativity, coordinating artistic teams, and maintaining productive environments. Their organizational skills, diplomacy, adaptability, and composure make them indispensable to productions. As versatile professionals, they deeply understand their collaborators' creative processes.
The stage management curriculum emphasizes broad knowledge through required studies in directing, technical production, and design disciplines. Additional coursework covers production management, company operations, and theater administration.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Transcripts from all postsecondary institutions attended, showing an undergraduate degree in theatre and the date awarded. (An acceptable alternative undergraduate major coupled with satisfactory practical experience in theatre may be deemed equivalent to an undergraduate major in theatre.)
Bachelor's Degree - You must hold a four-year baccalaureate from a regionally accredited institution or an approved equivalent.
Grade Point Average - You must have a minimum overall grade point average of 2.75 (4.00=A) for the bachelor's degree or a minimum 3.00 (4.00=A) for the last two years (60 semester hours). Applicants with international academic work can use Scholaro to estimate their U.S. GPA calculation. While Scholaro can provide an approximate representation of your converted U.S. GPA, it does not replace the comprehensive evaluation of academic coursework conducted by the UNLV Office of Admissions. Our GPA calculation and credential equivalency review are still essential in the admission process. UNLV's evaluation may differ from the results generated by this tool.
Transcripts - One transcript from every post-secondary institution the applicant has attended (regardless of whether a degree or credential was earned), showing all coursework, extension and correspondence work, any degrees earned, and the dates that those degrees were awarded. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted as part of the application process. However, if an applicant is admitted, official transcripts will be required by the date specified on the Certificate of Admission. Transfer credits posted on another institution's transcript will not be accepted in lieu of the transcript itself. Only transcripts sent directly from the institution are considered official. Failure to disclose all coursework and/or degrees awarded will result in rescission of admission.
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL - 80, (Paper-based) Minimum score - 74 (Computer-based) Minimum score - 213, Pearson Test of English (PTE) - Minimum score - 65
Bachelor's Degree - You must hold a four-year baccalaureate from a regionally accredited institution or an approved equivalent.
Grade Point Average - You must have a minimum overall grade point average of 2.75 (4.00=A) for the bachelor's degree or a minimum 3.00 (4.00=A) for the last two years (60 semester hours). Applicants with international academic work can use Scholaro to estimate their U.S. GPA calculation. While Scholaro can provide an approximate representation of your converted U.S. GPA, it does not replace the comprehensive evaluation of academic coursework conducted by the UNLV Office of Admissions. Our GPA calculation and credential equivalency review are still essential in the admission process. UNLV's evaluation may differ from the results generated by this tool.
Transcripts - One transcript from every post-secondary institution the applicant has attended (regardless of whether a degree or credential was earned), showing all coursework, extension and correspondence work, any degrees earned, and the dates that those degrees were awarded. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted as part of the application process. However, if an applicant is admitted, official transcripts will be required by the date specified on the Certificate of Admission. Transfer credits posted on another institution's transcript will not be accepted in lieu of the transcript itself. Only transcripts sent directly from the institution are considered official. Failure to disclose all coursework and/or degrees awarded will result in rescission of admission.
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL - 80, (Paper-based) Minimum score - 74 (Computer-based) Minimum score - 213, Pearson Test of English (PTE) - Minimum score - 65
Tuition
USD
24,170