Theatre Arts - California State University - Fullerton

Theatre Arts from California State University - Fullerton is a Campus Master Theatre degree that prepares you for a Art and Design career. This Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts is for students who desire a professionally oriented education and training in design and technical production, acting, and directing. It is the objective of the department to educate and train highly skilled, motivated individuals for careers in professional theatre (including television and film) or for careers as artist-teachers in college or university theatre . Only those who demonstrate an exceptional talent, a high degree of motivation, and a deep commitment to their education and training will be admitted into the program. The highest academic and creative standards will be demanded throughout the program. A positive attitude and a rigid sense of theatre discipline are essential for success in the program. The degree requires 60 units of approved course work. Based on a student's previous undergraduate or professional experience, substitutions or revisions in the study plan might be appropriate. Average length of time to complete the program is three years. At the end of each semester of the first year, each M.F.A. candidate shall be evaluated by a faculty committee. The committee has the authority to retain, dismiss, or place candidates on probation. To be retained in the M.F.A. Acting Program, students must prepare an acting demonstration (jury) at the end of their first year of study. The acting/directing faculty will assess each student at this time and determine if the student warrants retention or dismissal from the program based on a set of predetermined criteria. In addition to the acting jury, each student will also be assessed on professionalism, collegiality and progress. View more details on California State University - Fullerton, CA . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Theatre courses.